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Articles tagged with "ICD-10"

Transition to ICD-10 Diagnostic Code Set Successful for Most Rheumatology Practices

From the College  |  September 7, 2016

It has been 11 months since the implementation of the ICD-10 diagnostic code set on Oct. 1, 2015, a change from the previous ICD-9. Most practices can probably attest that the transition came and went without the predicted doomsday outcome: Claims were still processed, the confused alphanumeric coding was applied, and patients were not deprived…

End of the Road: ICD-10 Grace Period Expires in October

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  August 17, 2016

The final milestone on the road to implementing ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision) is drawing near. The 12-month grace period is scheduled to end as of Oct. 1, 2016, but that date will most likely pass with little notice, because implementation appears to have gone well since Oct. 1, 2015. “On average, it…

Opinion: Politics Should Not Trump Science in Medicine

John A. Goldman, MD  |  April 15, 2016

I tell my patients there are three types of science: 1) investigative science, which sometimes gets it right; 2) science in the courtroom, which is junk science; and 3) science in Washington, D.C., which is political science. Our decisions are based on art and science; our patients’ medications are brought to market based on science….

How Villain Deaths in James Bond Movies Would Be Coded under ICD-10

Sterling G. West, MD, MACP, MACR  |  March 15, 2016

Similar to other healthcare professionals, I have been required to use ICD-10 codes for the past several months. Unfortunately, I have been unable to discern any improvement in my patient care, but perhaps I have not used the codes long enough. Certainly, healthcare administrators and statisticians assure me there are several advantages of ICD-10 over…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Questions: ICD-10 Coding Guidelines, Conventions Refresher Quiz Part 2

From the College  |  February 17, 2016

A patient returns for a follow-up visit of their chronic idiopathic gout without tophi with complaints of pain and tenderness. After a thorough examination, the rheumatologist treats the patient for an acute flare of the left knee. How is this coded? M1A.1620, M10.062 M1A.1620 M10.061 M10.062 From ICD-10 coding guidelines, what are the steps to…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answers: ICD-10 Coding Guidelines, Conventions Refresher Quiz Part 2

From the College  |  February 17, 2016

Take the challenge. D—Even though the patient’s chief complaint is for a follow-up of chronic idiopathic gout without tophi, the patient is presenting with an acute flare of idiopathic gout of the left knee. Acute gout and chronic gout have specific coding guidelines, because they each have an Excludes 1 note. This indicates they are…

ICD-10: An Ode to Code

Robert H. Shmerling, MD  |  January 19, 2016

When the code that you need is not clear Just keep this poem quite near If you’re struck by a parrot Just grin and bear it ICD-10 has you covered my dear. W61.02XA Struck by parrot, initial encounter And if you’re ever struck by a cow I don’t even want to know how Rest assured:…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Questions: ICD-10 Coding Guidelines, Conventions Refresher Quiz Part 1

From the College  |  January 19, 2016

What is the ICD-10 guideline to code for osteoporosis without a current pathological fracture? There is no rule. Code for the osteoporosis, and code for the pathological fracture. Code for the osteoporosis from the M81._ category, and code for the history of a pathological fracture. None of the above is correct. How many characters are…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answers: ICD-10 Coding Guidelines, Conventions Refresher Quiz Part 1

From the College  |  January 19, 2016

Take the challenge. C—The guideline for coding from category M81._ is that an additional code is needed if the physician has knowledge that the patent had a past pathological fracture. The code for personal history of (healed) pathological fracture is Z87.310. B—Osteoporosis with a current pathologic fracture is one of the few ICD-10 codes that…

Understanding the Z Codes in ICD-10

From the College  |  December 15, 2015

Two months into the transition, the ICD-10 code set is still not exactly the most enticing reading material. But there is still so much to learn and apply, that it is necessary for physicians, coders and billers to stay abreast of the coding and billing guidelines. Although all of the guidelines and conventions may be…

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