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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...
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...
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...
New Technology, Branched Intraluminal Device New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) The GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) is a branched intraluminal device that is used for repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) and...
Electrolyte Disorders Electrolyte imbalances are defined as electrolyte levels that fall outside the normal reference ranges established by institutional laboratories. Management of these imbalances typically includes correction of the abnormal values, daily...
New Codes for Carcinoid Heart Syndrome (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges)Code E34.0 was expanded to create new codes to identify Carcinoid syndrome: • E34.0 Carcinoid syndrome• E34.00 Unspecified• E34.01 Carcinoid heart syndrome• E34.09 Other Carcinoid...
New Technology, Drug-eluting Resorbable Scaffold New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) New Technology: Esprit™ BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System Esprit is designed to physically support the vessel and release everolimus to reduce the risk of...
Connectomic Analysis Mapping of the Brain New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) Connectomics is the study of nervous system connections of the brain. Mapping allows the assessment of brain connectivity and function relevant to the causes of mental and...
Anemia Definition: Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration within them is lower than normal. Common types of anemia: Iron deficiency, Aplastic, Hemolytic, and Acute blood loss and Chronic blood loss Hgb is...
Acquire substantial knowledge on pertinent and current coding industry subjects. Join Kim Felix & Jeanie Heck for an in-depth exploration of V28. Beginning January 2026, Medicare Advantage will fully implement the CMS-HCC Version 28 risk adjustment model,...
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)Definition: A hereditary disorder characterized by thick secretions in the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestine, and other organs resulting in multi-system disease. Median survival is approximately 50 years. Diagnostic Criteria Lab work: Elevated...
Type 1 Presymptomatic Diabetes Mellitus New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) Presymptomatic T1D consists of the presence of islet autoantibodies or biomarkers that attack islet autoantigens, such as insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Multiple...