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    Wiki Calcified Stenosis of RCA

    You actually code both. If the patient has CAD and also a calcified lesion, then pretty much the patient has both. If you go to code I25.84 you will notice you have a "code first" instructional note stating you code the atherosclerosis I25.10 first followed by I25.84. Code I25.84 cannot be...
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    I completely agree with you, if there is a way to postpone this, then they have to make the decision now. This is no longer about having an education session, but about the risk this conference can represent to all of their members.
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    You are completely right, great way of saying it. Let's see what the response will be within the next days.
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    I had not logged in to this post since Sunday and I didnt realize the number of posts on this thread now. I am a little relief that i am not the only concerned. I am thinking for me this will be a no go, unfortunately I am one of the speakers but just like someone said, I work in a hospital and...
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    I got the email too that the conference is still happening and I also agree with you with this being "practice proper hygiene" at least based on the severity of whats going on. :/
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    I saw that, which now is making me more nervous. They did it in efforts to keep their members safe. So would the AAPC cancel theirs?
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    Lol thanks Pam. Im in Texas, just with everything going on, I couldn't help to not ignore it you know. I appreciate the advise.
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    Wiki HEALTHCON - Coronavirus

    Hello everyone, I will be going to HEALTHCON 2020 to be a speaker at the conference. I just have a quick question. If there is anyone here going, does anyone know if there is anything in regards prevention for coronavirus or how this could affect the conference. Thanks
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    Wiki Plz Help ?I Don't Find Any Code in Cat Book.

    Definitely 95712 and 95718 are not correct as they are with video and they stated no video is obtained. Since the physician is reviewing and interpreting the best code would be your professional service code being 95717.
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    Wiki Coding ESRD w/o HD

    I mean, in reality a patient that has ESRD will required dialysis, is this patient newly diagnosed with ESRD and is going to start HD at a later point? Do you believe this is an error and the patient does not have ESRD because there is no supporting documentation of this condition and no...
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    Wiki Old C-Section wound reopened

    Unfortunately I cant help you with a code right now as i dont have my books with me, but I can tell you that O90.0 will not be appriopriate unless patient is pregnant. You will be looking maybe at a code from Chapter 19.
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    Wiki New chapter, category, code effective April 1, 2020

    How am I barely hearing about this? I have not heard but wow, this is crazy. I am assuming they will be releasing new books then?
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    Wiki Smoker in ICD-10-CM

    Let me provide my input for this. If documentation states "Smoker" then you are going to be using the proper F code as this will give you a dependence code. I know there is an article from the AAPC out there that also states that if they call it "passive smoker" you would use Z72.0 Now, there...
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    Wiki Epilepsy icd 10cm code

    That is correct, the proper code is seizure. You only use epilepsy when they actually call it epilepsy or when they especifically say "seizure disorder." If not, then R56.9 is your code.
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    Wiki Giving Up Coding

    Don't! The coding field has been growing and from my experience it won't stop. At first yes, it is difficult getting a job because most employers want experience. What I can suggest, if there is a AAPC Chapter in your area, attend! You need to start networking as much as you can, get to know...
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