Coding Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration. Degeneration occurs due to rubbing of the joint surfaces, causing a wearing away of the tissues. Osteoarthritis...
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View ArticleCoding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) may seem straightforward but, there is specific information needed before you can accurately assign a CAD code. Carefully review the patient’s chart to determine if...
View ArticleLower Extremity Weakness
Many times, lower extremity weakness is documented on the patient’s assessment. Should lower extremity weakness be coded as muscle weakness? Absolutely not. Lower extremity weakness, without mention of...
View ArticleUnderstanding M1010
As a coder, understanding the purpose of M1010 may not be so clear. Many times clinicians enter diagnosis(es) into M1010 that are not appropriate. M1010 allows for a more comprehensive picture of the...
View ArticleUnderstanding M1016
Item M1016 identifies any change that has occurred to the patient’s treatment regimen or medications within 14 days prior to assessment. M1016 is used to identify new diagnoses or diagnoses that have...
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