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A: You bet I can. And it is confusing because the terms are interchangeable, both of them use them and yet they do them for different reasons, and so it does. It gets a little confusing. This is actually a …
A month away from now, ICD-10 implementation will become official and all indications suggest that October 1 will be the day that finally matters for the code set conversion. It has been a long time coming and now that the …
Q: [Transbronchial Biopsy Medical Coding] – How would you code a transbronchial biopsy of the left lower lobe of the lung with BAL washings, but with no lung tissue identified on the pathology report? A: The first thing is, what’s …
Laureen: And here’s the lineup of the pre-done questions for you. We will have open Q & A the last half hour, but these are the ones that we took our time doing some research and putting together some answer …
Q: I am looking for help in fracture medical coding. Is there a good webinar? Suggestions? A: Well, first of all, I want you to know we’ve talked a lot about fractures because quite honestly, I just like talking about …
If you are preparing for a career in medical coding the certified professional coder exam is a must. To be a certified professional coder you must be well prepared for the exam and know your facts right. The CPC exam …
What is ICD 10? The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD–10) is a clinical cataloging system that goes into effect for the U.S. healthcare industry on Oct. 1, 2015, after a series of lengthy delays which will be split …
Medical Coding Auditor Training Tammy: Q: Is there any way I can get some insight on an audit situation? Established patient came in for an earache. History documented was comprehensive. Exam was EPF (expanded problem focused). In the MDM (medical …