Coding and CDI Tips
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Coding and CDI Tips
Malignant Inflammatory Neoplasm of Breast
Malignant Inflammatory Neoplasm of Breast New codes starting October 1, 2025 for malignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast. This condition may be seen in documentation as Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). This is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer where the...
CDI Tips: Diabetes Mellitus
Topic: Diabetes Mellitus Definition: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is the body’s inability to process and regulate blood sugar. It is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, which leads over time to serious damage to blood vessels,...
HIV Guidelines Updated for FY2026
HIV Guidelines Updated for FY2026 FY2026 coding updates provide a good clarification in the HIV guidelines about patients who are on antiretroviral medication. The bottom line is…does the patient currently have or ever had HIV disease, an HIV-related illness or AIDS?...
Leech Therapy (2Q 2025 Coding Clinic)…Gross but Cool!
Leech Therapy (2Q 2025 Coding Clinic) ...Gross but Cool! A patient was admitted to undergo full anticoagulation and leech therapy to prevent progression of the venous congestion in her poorly vascularized right breast flap. How is Leech Therapy coded? Assign code...
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion of Non-Cryopreserved Stem Cell Boost (2Q 2025 Coding Clinic)
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion of Non-Cryopreserved Stem Cell Boost (2Q 2025 Coding Clinic) A patient who is status post allogeneic stem cell transplant was diagnosed with failed remission of acute lymphoid leukemia. The patient was admitted and underwent donor lymphocyte...
