Coding and CDI Tips
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Coding and CDI Tips
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
In 2021, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) were added as risk factors to the CPT table used to determine the level of medical decision-making for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided during visits in an office or...
Intraosseous (IO) Vascular Access
Refers to the placement of a specialized hollow bore needle through the cortex of a bone into the medullary space for infusion of medical therapy. It is used when standard venous access would delay therapy or is not easily obtained. IO success rates are twice as high...
CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis
A recent discussion regarding lactic acidosis in a patient with sepsis has prompted a review of some important points that need clarification. First and foremost, lactic acidosis is not considered inherent to Sepsis. Additionally, acidosis is not noted as an...
Refractory Angina Pectoris
New codes were assigned for refractory angina pectoris in FY 2023. These codes will differentiate refractory angina pectoris from other angina types and help ensure precise data collection coding. Chronic refractory angina pectoris is angina caused by irreversible...
Prostatic Artery Embolization
New code for Prostatic Artery Embolization under root operation (Occlusion) For 2023, a new code was introduced for Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) under root operation (Occlusion). It is in the same body system, Lower Arteries, as Uterine Artery Embolization. PAE...
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
FY 2023 includes new codes for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS), category D59.3-. HUS is a rare but serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting functions of infected people. Infection with HUS causes the destruction of red blood cells, which can then cause kidney failure.