Coding Challenge A new patient presents for an initial office visit with complaints of moderate pain and swelling of the right ankle. The physician performs a history and examination and documents ... Read More about Office Visit for an Ankle Sprain
Name That Code – Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture (ICD-10-CM)
Code for Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture Understanding the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines related to fracture coding is critical in this Name That Code coding exercise. If you understand the pertinent ... Read More about Name That Code – Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture (ICD-10-CM)
Physician Assistants at Surgery: Modifiers 80, 81, 82, and AS
Surgical Assistants - Getting Paid When a surgical assistant is called in to help with part or all of a surgical procedure, that individual's portion of the work needs to be reported with the usual ... Read More about Physician Assistants at Surgery: Modifiers 80, 81, 82, and AS
The Right Way to Code For Skin Tags and Their Removal
In order to code for skin tags and their removal, it is essential to know certain facts about these hypertrophic skin disorders, including some alternative terms. There are also corresponding ... Read More about The Right Way to Code For Skin Tags and Their Removal
Coding Challenge – X-ray Imaging and Pain
Often when a radiology service is performed, there are two components involved: a technical component and a professional component. When only the technical or professional component is provided, the ... Read More about Coding Challenge – X-ray Imaging and Pain
5 Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries in ICD-10-CM: Noteworthy Coding Tips
Sports, exercise, and everyday activities can lead to soft-tissue injuries of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These injuries may result in pain, swelling, bruising, and damage. Coding for these ... Read More about 5 Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries in ICD-10-CM: Noteworthy Coding Tips