No two patients are the same. Furthermore, therapists know well that no two patients with dementia are ever the same. We have long awaited greater specificity in coding for the persons we serve daily ...

ICD-10-CM coding can be challenging for coders in the outpatient setting. It is important to remember that the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a road map to ensure ...

Cold antibody hemolytic anemia is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the premature destruction of red blood cells by autoantibodies at temperatures of approximately 0 to 10 degrees Celsius. Q ...

In today’s healthcare landscape, medical practices work hard to deliver excellent patient care while also ensuring smooth ...

Revised ICD-10-CM codes for neurocognitive disorders are now in effect, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has announced The coding changes for major and mild neurocognitive disorders ...

1. Prepare for impending coding changes. Approximately 25 percent of the 2014 CPT code updates affected gastroenterology, due to the review of upper GI/endoscopy codes. In 2014 some of the biggest ...

An Icelandic study confirms an ICD-10 algorithm accurately identifies major GI bleeding in anticoagulated patients. Read on ...