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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus
Author: Huff, Garry L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2003
Diabetes mellitus represents a group of disorders that are characterized by hyperglycemia. The clinical and ICD-9-CM classification of diabetes mellitus have evolved as understanding of insulin physiology has expanded. This article will explain diabetes mellitus and its ICD-9-CM classification....
Much in Store for ICD-9, DRGs in FY 2004: 104 Diagnosis, 10 Procedure Codes, 13 DRGs Introduced
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2003
New ICD-9-CM codes and DRG changes for fiscal year 2004 were released in the August 1, 2003, Federal Register. These changes went into effect October 1, 2003, with discharges occurring on or after that date. There were 104 new diagnosis codes and 10 new procedure codes. Due to code expansions,....
Endoscopic Surgery Brings Relief to Sinus Patients
Author: Huff-Allen, Angela; Wills-Dubose, Sarah
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2004
Millions of people are afflicted with chronic sinusitis annually. Most patients can be effectively treated with antibiotics, but for those who cannot, surgery is often recommended.
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is one of the fastest growing procedures performed in the field of otolaryng....
Changes Abundant for CPT 2004
Author: Hull, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2004
Changes for CPT 2004 affect all chapters, and its important to stay up to speed. This article presents a summary of CPT changes for 2004. Because a number of the procedures may be unfamiliar to some coding professionals, AHIMA has provided online links to descriptive articles on these s....
From V Codes to Z Codes: Transitioning to ICD-10
Author: Kostick, Karen M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2004
V codes, described in the ICD-9-CM chapter “Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services,” are often misunderstood in reporting healthcare services. These codes are designed for occasions when circumstances other than a disease....
Focused Physician Coding Audits: Using Modifier 25
Author: Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2004
The physician section of the 2004 OIG work plan includes a focus on appropriate use of modifiers used to bypass National Correct Coding Initiative edits and modifier 25 (Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedur....
Three Cs for Better Coding: Coding Community Council Takes Expertise Online
Author: Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2004
Some people might believe that selecting the right clinical code number is roughly equivalent to the process of finding a phone number to order a pizza.
You can use a book with an index, or its electronic equivalent, to locate the numbers required, then push some buttons and the “s....
Tips for TIPS: Transvenous Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2004
Transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a relatively new procedure used to treat complications of severe liver disease such as bleeding esophageal varices. This extensive procedure is typically performed by interventional radiologists and involves the placement of a stent in the....
Coding for Vascular Access Devices: New CPT Subsection Sheds Light on Procedures, Devices
Author: Hull, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2004
The coding of vascular access procedures has been problematic for some time. New codes were added to CPT as new techniques developed, but the organization of the subsection was vague and the coding of some types of devices unclear. With CPT 2004, an entire new subsection, Central Venous Acces....
Classifying and Reclassifying Hyperplasia of the Prostate
Author: Grocela, Joseph; Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2004
Fewer than five years ago, ICD-9-CM contained just one code for classifying hyperplasia of the prostate. Today, there are nine ICD-9-CM codes in category 600, Hyperplasia of prostate. What is hyperplasia, and why have so many changes been made to this code category in recent years?
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