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ICD-10-CM and PCS code

ICD-10-CM & PCS Code Changes Every Medical Coder Needs to Know

The recent ICD-10-CM and PCS code updates, let’s delve into a mixed bag of relevant topics. One significant change allows us to assign severity levels for certain eating disorder diagnoses. For anorexia nervosa (both restricting and binge eating/purging types), bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, we can now specify the following severity levels: Mild Moderate […]
common-medical-coding-mistakes-and-how-ai-is-resolving-them

Common coding mistakes and how AI is resolving them

The administrative burden of accurate coding is a major contributor to physician burnout, a problem even worse since the COVID pandemic. Studies consistently show it’s a leading cause of stress for doctors and staff. Incorrect coding, including medical coding mistakes, can have serious financial consequences for medical practices. Denial of claims, reduced reimbursements, and audits […]