COVID-19 Coding Update
The CDC has issued an ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines Supplement document to provide instruction on coding encounters related to the Coronavirus Outbreak. There is also a new code for COVID-19, U07.1, that will be effective with 4/1/2020 discharges. Provider...
Coding Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As of 3/6/20 and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS is allowing patients to receive a wider range of telehealth services in a variety of settings, including the patients home. Expanded services include: E/M visits, mental health counseling and certain...
Privacy & Security Forum Update: OCR Activity, Audit Protocols, Ransomware & the HIPAA Security Rule
Julia and I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Privacy & Security Forum a couple of weeks ago. One of the sessions I attended was focused on what’s happening at OCR these days. The speaker was Roger Severino, Director of OCR and the moderator was Adam...
Coding Q&A with RMC: Valvular Heart Disease
RMC’s AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainers meet multiple times per week fielding questions from clients and staff. Below is an actual question that was submitted, along with our team’s response.* Coding Question: What is a good ICD 10 code for ‘valvular heart disease’? ...
Coding Q&A with RMC: Coding “Silent MI”
RMC’s AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainers meet multiple times per week fielding questions from clients and staff. Below is an actual question that was submitted, along with our team’s response.* Coding Question: Can you help with coding “Silent MI”? Would this be...
Shock Liver
Shock Liver: Shock liver or ischemic hepatitis describes diffuse injury to the liver from an episode of acute hypoperfusion. Shock liver codes to K72.00 (Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma) which is an MCC. While shock liver can be found in the...