Tag Archives: ICD-9
Know the Exceptions to Master Late Effect ICD-9 Coding
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by jan.mater.
Late effect of CVA turns guidelines upside down.
When coding for late effects, sequencing is everything. Keep one rule of thumb and two exceptions in mind and you’ll be accurate every time.
Here’s When to Report Late Effects
A late…
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Get the Skinny on ICD-9 Symptom Coding
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by jan.mater.
Read sequencing instructions to catch exceptions to the symptom coding rule.
You’ve heard it said before: Don’t code the symptom when you have a definitive diagnosis. But even when you keep this general guideline in mind, symptoms can still trip…
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Sneak a Peek at New 2011 ICD-9 Codes for Home Care
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by jan.mater.
Welcome new pneumonia, fluencey disorder, and cystostomy complication codes.
It’s that time of year — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled the proposed changes to the hospital inpatient prospective payment systems, giving us the first look at…
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Bone Up on OASIS C To Boost Your Home Health Coding Career
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by jan.mater.
Combine correct coding with OASIS C accuracy for maximum payoff.
With all the focus on OASIS C process measures and communication requirements, accurate coding can get lost in the shuffle. Now more than ever, it’s important to accurately document all…
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Home Health Coding Education: ICD-9 Fifth Digits
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Editor.
You save time & money when you understand that ‘last’ isn’t ‘least’
If you don’t take the time to make certain you’re selecting the most accurate fifth digit up front, you’re likely to wind up with delayed or denied claims.…
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Home Health Coding Clinic: ICD-9 Codes for Diabetic Manifestations
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Editor.
Read on, and we’ll teach you how to pair them up correctly.
Question: Our patient has multiple diabetic ulcers on his toes, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetic retinopathy, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease due…
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Your Fast, Easy Connection to Home Health Web Sites on CMS
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Editor.
Want to get to the OASIS C guidance you’re looking for fast? Bookmark this handy page of links.
If you’re looking for the home health information below, just click the link and we’ll take you straight to the page you…
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Home Health Diagnosis Coding: Dehisced Wound Or Pressure Ulcer?
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Editor.
Question: We have a patient who was admitted to service following a revision of a pedicle or flap graft (procedure code 86.75). At recertification, this wound is being called a dehisced surgical wound as it was at start of care.…
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Home Health Coding: Gather Details for COPD Case Mix Points
Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by sanjay.aikat.
Question: Your 82-year-old patient lives alone and has a history of falls. He was admitted to home care for severe pain due to osteoarthritis in bilateral knees. You will be providing physical therapy and skilled nursing. He also has a…
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Home Health Coding Coach: Late Effects ICD-9 Tips
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Editor.
Coding aces know that rules get turned upside down sometimes.
Late effect of CVA turns guidelines upside down.
When coding for late effects, sequencing is everything. Keep one rule of thumb and…
