Q&A: Proper ICD-10-PCS coding for ultrasound cavitation
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CE Articles | | Aligning coding terminology with clinical reality | | The gap between clinical reality and coding terminology can be addressed by empowering coders to use clinical judgment. Merle Zuel, RN, CCDS, discusses when it is appropriate for coders to interpret provider documentation and use their clinical judgment to code it in a certain way. |
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SelectCoder Tip of the Week | | Do not assign ICD-10-CM code M62.3 (immobility syndrome [paraplegic]) for paraplegia that is due to a neurologic condition or injury. Code M62.3 indicates paraplegia of a non-neurologic origin due to immobility. Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. | | |
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