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...
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Coding Tips: New Codes, Drug-eluting Resorbable Scaffold
Jul 7, 2025 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
Coding Tips: Connectomic Analysis Mapping of the Brain
Jul 7, 2025 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
CDI Tips: Anemia
Jul 3, 2025 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
Register for Mastering Version 28 Updates
Jun 27, 2025 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Education & Training, News, Webinar
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,...
CDI Tips: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Jun 6, 2025 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
Coding Tips: New Codes for Type 1 Presymptomatic Diabetes Mellitus
May 7, 2025 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
CDI Tips: HIV Disease/AIDS
Jan 16, 2025 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Definition: HIV Disease is caused by human immunodeficiency virus, of all types, with destruction of CD4+ T-lymphocytes that help mediate the body’s immune response to infection. · The virus is bloodborne · It is most often transmitted through: o ...
Coding Tips: Hypoglycemia
Dec 30, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Hypoglycemia New Codes Effective with October 1, 2024 Discharges Category E16, Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion has been expanded and codes have been created to capture the levels of hypoglycemia. Code Assignment: These new codes are intended to be...
Coding Tips: Newly Prescribed Medicine
Dec 26, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Newly Prescribed MedicineUsing "Long-Term Use" Code Code Assignment: It would be appropriate to assign a code from category Z79, Long-term (current) drug therapy, when a patient is prescribed a medication that is intended to be taken on a long-term basis to control a...
Coding Tips: Prediabetes and Polyneuropathy
Dec 19, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Prediabetes and PolyneuropathyPolyneuropathy due to prediabetes evidenced by abnormal gait, increased sensitivity to pain in left upper extremity and left lower extremity. What are the correct ICD-10-CM code assignments for polyneuropathy due to prediabetes? Per 3Q...
CDI Tips: Myocardial Injury
Dec 16, 2024 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Myocardial Injury and Acute Myocardial Infarctions Acute Myocardial Injury: Elevated cTN value above the 99th Percentile upper reference limit (URL). The injury is considered acute if there is a rise and /or fall of cTN values. Acute Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury:...


