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Slurred Speech ICD-10 Codes Documenting, Sequencing, and Mistakes to Avoid

Slurred Speech ICD-10 Codes: Documenting, Sequencing, and Mistakes to Avoid

Table of Contents   Quick Intro: This blog focuses on the correct coding of slurred speech and the coding of R47.1 and related codes, including the documentation and coding

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ICD-10 Code for High Cholesterol: Coding Guidelines and Common Errors

Table of Contents   Quick Intro: This blog highlights the ICD-10 codes associated with high cholesterol, specifically E78.00 and the various codes for lipid disorders. It emphasizes the importance

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Chronic Hepatitis C: ICD-10 Coding Rules and Payer Requirements

SUMMARY: When coding Chronic Hepatitis C, there has to be proper provider documentation to confirm an active, chronic infection, and then Chronic Hepatitis C can be supported by the

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GERD Diagnosis Code ICD-10: Modifiers, Documentation, and Mistakes

Table of Contents Quick Intro: This blog focuses on assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), specifically coding for GERD with and without esophagitis and/or bleeding. It

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orthostatic hypotension icd

The Authority Guide to Orthostatic Hypotension ICD-10 Coding

Executive Summary for Providers Short on time? Here is the critical intelligence you need to optimize your Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) billing immediately: I95.1 Primary Code for Orthostatic Hypotension G90.3

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Common ICD-10 Codes for Right Knee Pain A Comprehensive Guide for Accurate Billing

Common ICD-10 Codes for Right Knee Pain: A Comprehensive Guide for Accurate Billing

For a practice to be financially healthy, precise medical coding is absolutely essential. It is especially critical to include the proper ICD-10 code for examples of clinical complaints, if

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hypertension icd 10

What is Hypertension’s ICD-10 Code?

What is the ICD-10 Code for Hypertension? Hypertension, a condition that is diagnosed by providers on a daily basis, is relatively straightforward in practice; however, if documentation is not

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