Tag: Diagnosis Coding

Hyperlipidemia icd 10

Hyperlipidemia ICD-10 Codes: A Complete Guide for Medical Coding

Hyperlipidemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic conditions in clinical practice, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and metabolic disorders. With the rising prevalence of lipid disorders, accurate ICD-10 coding for hyperlipidemia has become essential for proper documentation, reimbursement, and compliance. Even minor coding errors can lead to claim denials, underpayment, […]
Using Modifier – 25 on an E_M Visit

Using Modifier – 25 on an E/M Visit

In recent years, there has been an increase in scrutiny regarding the use of modifier -25 to identify separate evaluation and management (E/M) services on the same day as another procedure. Insurers are now demanding documentation of such services both before and after payment, leading to a significant administrative burden for urology practices. The reason […]
Hundreds of New ICD-10-CM Codes

Hundreds of New ICD-10-CM Codes Effective Oct. 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released on June 20 the new ICD-10-CM codes descriptions, tables and index, and addendum for fiscal year 2020. There are 273 additions, 21 deletions, and 30 revisions, effective Oct. 1, 2019, which will increase the code set from 71,932 to 72,184 diagnoses. Chapter Review The majority of changes to new […]