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There have been many new and revised codes for social determinants of health since the initial article posted here in June 2021. These “Z” codes are listed below, along with the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines (FY 2022) specific to SDOH “Z” code reporting. The FREE Quick Reference Sheet available at the bottom of this post has also…

In this challenge, you are being tested on the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines on Z codes, specifically those related to reproductive services. Try to answer the question correctly and then review the rationales below. Afterward, try your luck on another coding scenario provided at the bottom of this post. Question: A Z code from one of…

In this post, we discuss coding for global obstetric care. You will learn about the global maternity package and what’s included (and excluded), the related CPT coding guidelines, and when and how to code for all components and only a portion of them. We also explain how to code for twin delivery and provide a…

What Is Your Professional Calling? Have you ever had such a strong attraction to a particular career and felt it was your opportunity to make a difference? Maybe you have wondered if medical coding is your calling? I’m not talking about your spiritual calling, your calling to your God. I mean your professional calling to…

Practice Does Not Make Perfect We’ve all heard the phrase, “Practice Makes Perfect.”  Well, I’m here to tell you that practice does NOT make perfect. Instead, “Perfect Practice Makes Perfect,” according to Vince Lombardi. And that goes for just about anything. Hence, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect in Medical Coding.   Don’t get me wrong. Practice is…

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