The latest information to keep updated for advanced coding.
Jaundice and Premature Newborn (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)Is it appropriate to assign code P59.0, Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, based on the newborn’s prematurity or must the provider document that the jaundice is due to the preterm delivery? The...
Breech Presentation with No Current Issues (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)Is it appropriate to report a code for breech presentation for the newborn since he/she was not affected by the breech delivery? A newborn is delivered via C-section due to breech presentation. The...
Endocarditis of Transplanted Aortic Valve with Bacteremia (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)Should bacteremia be coded separately in a patient who has streptococcus viridans bacteremia and endocarditis of a transplanted aortic valve? Do NOT assign code R78.81, Bacteremia. In...
Neo-atherosclerosis of Coronary Artery Stent (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)What is the correct code for neo-atherosclerosis of the coronary artery stent? T82.855A, Stenosis of coronary artery stent, initial encounter, for the occluded stents that were found to have...
Antimicrobial Resistance Definition The resistance of micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to one or more classes of antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) can lead to the following: Infections that last longer, lengthen hospital...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...