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    Wiki Artificial Intelligence good or bad?

    With all that is going on with the Writers and SAG and the valid threats of AI, it has forced me to look at our industry and where we are headed. I have a friend who is an acting coach in the industry. Recently we switched to Epic Medial Records, which is a fantastic program. I was really...
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    Wiki 6 month old with hx of drug exposure

    Ok, nevermind, i just read that this is only applicable through the first 28 days after birth. Missed the note on my first review of guidelines
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    Wiki 6 month old with hx of drug exposure

    I know this thread is old but I just came across my first intrautering drug exposure code, 2 month old without sings of withdrawl. What exactly are the guidelines for this? How long is this considered appropriate to code P04.9 and when should it become Hx of, Or should it ever become a history...
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    Wiki Billing for Breastfeeding consult

    This is an ICD-10 issue: I am struggling with an internal med doc who billed Z39.1 Lactating mother. I can NOT find guidelines on this code at all. Everything I encounter is in the setting of consult or assistance with lactation. Is it appropriate to bill for this without ever addressing any...
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    Wiki Help understanding clarifications/queries

    Hcc coder auditor It sounds like you are talking about a Prospective Chart Review for Chronic Conditions related to Risk Adjustment. Going by the vague example of CT scan, it sounds like, there is clinical documentation to support the diagnosis. If the provider does not agree, they certainly...
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    Wiki Alcohol dependence in remission vs. personal history of alcoholism

    Query I have been instructed by my employer to query the providers if they state History of Alcoholism, for clarification on that or Remission
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    Wiki Alcohol Dependence in Remission F10.21

    Please help, I am confused, if a patient was previously diagnosed with alcohol dependence but is now sober how long can the code for remission be used? Is this code and indefinite use code? I have a patient sober 30 years and providers want to bill Dependence in Remission stating once dependent...
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    Wiki Morbid Obesity - I have never posted in a discussion

    Hi everyone! I have never posted in a discussion before, so I am hoping that someone can answer me this: Morbid Obesity no longer is subject to 40 or Greater BMI correct? The patient may have BMI of 35 with co-morbidities and qualify for Morbid Obesity. I can not find anything that gives a real...
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    Wiki fall risk assessment

    NadineG It is looking like the CPT II codes are what need to be used. We are in the same situation trying to figure out if there is a specific code that needs to be used.
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