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Coding For Pilonidal Cysts In order to accurately code for pilonidal cysts in ICD-10-CM, the coder must know certain facts about the condition and what to look for in the documentation. A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that is usually found near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of…

Have you ever asked yourself, “why do I need to know the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines to code medical records? Or “how do I learn them all?” These are questions often asked by new medical coding students In this article, I will explain the Official Coding Guidelines and why and how to learn them. In addition,…

If you are a medical coding student or a coder working in the industry, you may benefit from Tropin’s publication entitled, “ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines Made Easy” (2023). In this article, I explain my firsthand experience with Tropin’s publication and try to answer any questions you may have. If you do not want to bother to…

Coding for hypothermia in ICD-10-CM starts with having a clear grasp of how the body reacts to this dangerous medical condition. A Case of Hypothermia My Uncle Jim lives in Maine, where the winters get exceptionally cold. Last year he needed to save some money, so he turned his heat down to 62 degrees. That…

If you are a medical coder, you may assign some of these ICD-10-CM codes during the holiday season. Accidents, Injuries, and Emotional Stress During the Holidays The holidays can be a wonderful time of the year for many people. It’s all about family gatherings, traditions, and religion. But the holidays can also be the most…

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes a person’s immune system to attack the healthy cells in the body by mistake. The result is inflammation and swelling in the affected body parts, mainly the joints. Frequently, rheumatoid arthritis affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees…