by Kristi Pollard | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Webinar FAQs
Q: Can you please clarify if you can code a condition listed in the past medical history if there is a medication for it on the medication list? For example, would you code a condition like hypertension if they were on meds but weren’t given that medication during an...
by Kristi Pollard | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog, Covid News, Webinar FAQs
Q: Is code U07.1 always sequenced first when a patient has a COVID-related condition?A: No. Sequencing for code U07.1 follows the circumstances of admission. If the patient was admitted and COVID-19 meets the definition of principal diagnosis, it should be sequenced...
by Jennifer Cayce | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Webinar FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of Category III codes? A: The use of category III codes allows data collection for these services/procedures. Use of unlisted codes does not offer this. If a category III code is available and describes the procedure performed, it must be...
