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Coding Tips: Drug-induced Neuropathy
Coding Tips: Drug-induced Neuropathy

Drug-induced neuropathy (D62.0) is a diagnosis often missed by even the savviest and seasoned coders. It is sometimes seen in documentation as ‘CIPN’ (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy) and is a common side effect caused by antineoplastic agents.  Treatment...

Coding Tips: Cachexia (R64)
Coding Tips: Cachexia (R64)

Cachexia (R64) is also known as ‘wasting’ or ‘wasting syndrome’. It is a general state of weakness involving marked weight and muscle loss. Emaciated is another term that may be found in the documentation that also maps to code R64. These diagnoses are often missed...