Category: Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders underwent a significant expansion for FY2023 regarding dementia severity and associated behavioral disorders. This expansion includes the

What, you may ask, is spinal epidural lipomatosis? In order to answer that question, let’s first define the word lipomatosis. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a

Were you aware that while you sleep, your brain and body functions, like your lungs breathing and heart beating, are still operating? These important functions

The ICD-10-CM coding of complications, specifically “postoperative respiratory failure” can result in a quality flag with PSI 11. This diagnosis can also impact the Medicare

After conducting a review of Medicare Part B claims for spinal neurostimulator implantation surgeries, which included insertion or replacement of the devices, DHHS’s Office of

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

Chuck B. sustained a comminuted linear skull fracture due to an auto accident. First seen in the ED he was subsequently admitted to the hospital