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ICD-10-CM anatomy refresher: The digestive system

Review digestive anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for common diseases of the digestive tract including diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and abdominal adhesions. Also look at new codes to be added to Chapter 11: Disease of the Digestive System of the ICD-10-CM manual on October 1.

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Coder survey highlights collective financial struggles and post-pandemic employment concerns
Bill Wagner, CHPS, CPCO, unpacks findings from a survey conducted by KIWI-TEK, a medical coding company in Indianapolis, that asked 157 coders how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted their finances, workflow, and career prospects.
2021 MPFS proposals: Review CPT coding and payment updates, new telehealth flexibilities
Familiarize yourself with proposed updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), including plans to significantly revise the E/M coding guidelines and extend telehealth flexibilities beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Healthcare News: CMS releases CY 2021 MPFS and OPPS proposed rules
CMS released the calendar year (CY) 2021 MPFS and OPPS proposed rules on August 3, introducing new CPT codes, reducing the PFS conversion factor by nearly 11%, and seeking commentary on how to gradually eliminate the inpatient only list.
Q&A: Determining when to report individual, family psychotherapy in CPT
Q: Would it be appropriate to use family psychotherapy CPT codes 90846-90849 to report therapy for the benefit of one person that involves input from family members?
 

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ICD-10-CM code K22.6 (gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome) should be assigned only for patients diagnosed with Mallory-Weiss syndrome, or esophageal laceration and bleeding due to Mallory-Weiss tears. When esophageal bleeding is documented as due to esophageal varices, assign a code from category I85.- (esophageal varices). 

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