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ICD-10

Spinal Surgery PCS Coding Can Be Challenging, But Not Impossible!

Medical Coders have often faced challenges with coding spinal surgeries due to their intricate nature. The complexity can escalate when coding within the ICD-10-PCS framework.

August 30, 2023 No Comments

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Documentation

Neonate/Infant Hyperbilirubinemia – Clinical Insight and ICD-10-CM

Neonate jaundice or infant hyperbilirubinemia is a diagnosis that a medical coding professional can observe in the medical record in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

August 10, 2023 No Comments

Covid-19

Are We Done Coding COVID-19?

Over the past three years, the pandemic has served as a profound learning experience for medical coders, emphasizing the crucial need for flexibility in tackling

August 7, 2023 No Comments

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Documentation

Myasthenia Gravis: Clinical Insights and ICD-10-CM

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic condition which results in muscle weakness. Understanding the clinical aspects of a disease or condition is vital to the medical

July 5, 2023 No Comments

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CDI

Aspiration Pneumonia: Clinical Documentation and ICD-10-CM

The respiratory system oversees the gas exchanges that occur between the blood, tissue cells and the lungs. There are times when an individual will develop

June 28, 2023 No Comments

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ICD-10

Parkinson’s Disease and ICD-10-CM

The prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease or PD, which is a progressive brain disorder, continues to be significant in the adult population. Although the signs and

May 10, 2023 No Comments

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ICD-10

Underdosing: Reminders and New Clarifications for FY2023

The underdosing guideline in ICD-10-CM has been around for years. However, in my auditing and compliance experience, underdosing codes are sometimes assigned incorrectly and are

March 15, 2023 No Comments

CDC

Cardiac Arrhythmia ICD-10-CM Coding

One of the more common cardiac conditions or diagnosis is arrhythmia, referring to an abnormal heartbeat. Cardiac arrhythmias can occur over several years or even

March 9, 2023 No Comments

CDC

Coding Chronic Conditions Don’t Have to Be a Challenge

One of the challenging areas of clinical coding is when and when not to code a “Chronic Condition,” whether for inpatient or outpatient coding. Certainly,

February 23, 2023 No Comments

ICD-10

ICD-10-CM Chapter-Specific Guideline Updates for FY2023

Fiscal year 2023 is here with several important updates and additions to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. These guideline changes apply to

February 23, 2023 No Comments

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RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

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Caitlin Wham

CCS, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

Why Choose Us

MRA is the premier provider of Medical Coding, Auditing, and Cancer Registry Solutions in the United States.

At MRA, we treat every record like the patient it represents and we're proud to help our clients better serve their communities.

It’s more important than ever to have a robust coding and compliance auditing program to identify issues.

Our cancer registry services help you collect, organize and manage the data necessary to improve the quality of care.

MRA is the premier provider of medical coding, auditing, and Cancer Registry Solutions in the United States - Explore our education series.

Meet the team

Charlie Saponaro

Terry Conway

Christy Matheson, RHIA, CCS

Suzanne Neve, RHIA, CTR

Our talented and experienced team delivers amazing results

Events

blog authors

Gloryanne Bryant

RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

Heather Chartier

MS, RHIA, CCA

Becky Buegel

RHIA, CDIP, CHP

Caitlin Wham

CCS, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

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