Coding Tips: Prone Transpsoas (PTP) Interbody Fusion
Prone Transpsoas (PTP) Interbody Fusion Per 3Q 2024 Coding Clinic: Code Example A patient presented for an L3-L4 anterior lumbar interbody fusion via lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach: The patient was placed in the prone position in anticipation of a...
Coding Tips: Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa New Codes Implemented October 1, 2024: Code Assignment for Describing the Type & Severity of the Anorexia: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type: F50.010: mild; with a BMI greater than or equal to 17kg/m2 F50.011: moderate; with a BMI of...
CDI Tips: Sepsis
Sepsis Sepsis: A clinical systemic, dysregulated host response to infection. It causes extensive inflammation throughout your body that can lead to organ failure and shock if not treated with early intervention. The term sepsis covers a broad group of conditions:...