by Terri Reid | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: Can diabetic foot ulcer code be used with pressure ulcers? The code book seems to indicate it would not. A: You cannot assume a link with pressure ulcers and diabetes. Quick tip! Q: Regarding diabetic foot ulcer. I did see the quick tip, but ICD10 indicates...
by Terri Reid | Jul 17, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: Can you code a burn based on descriptors (full-thickness, burns) or does the provider need to state the degree? A: The O.C.G (Section I.C.19.d. Coding of Burns and Corrosions) notes ” Burns are classified by depth as first degree (erythema), second degree...
by Mary Bort | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Q: Would you please explain the difference between a hemiarthroplasty and prosthetic replacement?A: A hemi would only be one component, whereas a total would be two components. Q: Please provide your reference for your measurements. The AMA stated measurements...
by Kristi Pollard | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: Would you use laminaria qualifier on the abortion table for the use of a synthetic osmotic dilator such as Dilapan-S? A: Dilapan-S has a similar action on cervical dilation as laminaria insertion. Haugen Consulting Group recommends using the qualifier...
by Kristi Pollard | May 18, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: I have a question about outpatient obstetric visits where the patient was sent for a NST from their provider’s office due to an abnormal BPP. For example, the chief complaint is that the patient was sent from their OB visit because she had a score of 6/8 on her...
by Terri Reid | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog
One of the most difficult and misunderstood diagnostic coding types is that of a wound care clinic. Often managers lump these types of charts into clinic coding and expect productivity to be just as high. Ask any wound care coder and they’ll tell you that a wound...
