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Coding Tips: New Codes for Cement and Fat Pulmonary Artery Embolisms
Coding Tips: New Codes for Cement and Fat Pulmonary Artery Embolisms

Cement & Fat Pulmonary Artery Embolisms New Codes (I26.03 and I26.04) have been created at subcategory I26.0. (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges)I26.0 Pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale: I26.03 to capture cement embolism of pulmonary artery with acute...

Coding Tips: LAP Flap
Coding Tips: LAP Flap

LAP Flap (Lumbar Artery Perforator Flap) New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) The LAP flap is a type of autologous breast reconstruction that uses skin and tissue from the lower back and love handle to make a breast. This detached tissue is used to make a...

Coding Tips: Zero Balance Ultrafiltration
Coding Tips: Zero Balance Ultrafiltration

Zero Balance Ultrafiltration (Coding Clinic, 1Q 2025) Ultrafiltration Explained: Ultrafiltration is used to maintain volume management and/or filter the blood in order to reduce the adverse effects of hemodilution during CPB. Example: A patient was admitted for a...

Coding Tips: Updates: Complications and Comorbidities
Coding Tips: Updates: Complications and Comorbidities

Updates - Complications and Comorbidities   Homelessness codes in the SDOH section of ICD-10-CM are now Complications/Comorbidities effective with October 1, 2024 discharges.  This is due to a higher average cost to care for such individuals. Updated Codes:...

Coding Tips: New Codes for Anosognosia
Coding Tips: New Codes for Anosognosia

New Codes for Anosognosia (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges)R41.85 is the new code for Anosognosia in the ‘Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness’ category. What is Anosognosia? Anosognosia, also called lack of insight, is a...

Coding Tip: Breech Delivery with No Problems
Coding Tip: Breech Delivery with No Problems

A newborn is delivered via cesarean section due to breech presentation and the exam did not reveal any hip problems or issues. Ultrasound of the hip was to be performed post-discharge, at 6 weeks of age. Should breech presentation be coded for the newborn? Yes. Assign...

Coding Corner Tips: Obesity Guidelines Update
Coding Corner Tips: Obesity Guidelines Update

Obesity Guidelines Update Obesity class designation can only be coded based on PROVIDER documentation.   The obesity class codes in subcategory E66.81, Obesity class, require a fifth character to convey the severity of obesity. The obesity class should be...

Coding Tips: COVID Guidelines Update
Coding Tips: COVID Guidelines Update

COVID Guidelines Update   As of April 2025, documentation of a positive COVID-19 test alone no longer confirms a diagnosis of COVID-19. Provider documentation is REQUIRED. Note the verbiage that has been removed from the Official Guidelines for Coding and...