


Coding Corner Tips: Metabolic Encephalopathy and Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy
Metabolic Encephalopathy and Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy If toxic encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy are due to two separate causes; both codes can be used fully capture the patient’s condition. Example from 2Q 2024 Coding Clinic: A patient presented to...
Addressing Data Quality in Healthcare: Five Gaps to Close
Table of Contents 2 3 Introduction Don't Ignore Patient Data Quality Red FlagsWhy Focus on Patient Data Quality Now?Getting Started on the Road to Better Patient Data Quality Data Strategy and PlanningPatient Identity ManagementData Migration and ValidationDocument...
Coding Corner Tips: Mediastinal Thymolipoma
Mediastinal Thymolipoma Per 3Q 2024 Coding Clinic: Definition Mediastinal Thymolipoma: A thymolipoma is a rare, benign neoplasm of the anterior mediastinum. Code Assignment ICD-10-CM code for a mediastinal thymolipoma (confirmed via pathology): Assign code D15.2,...