ICD10CM Coding Archives - Chiropractic Coding and Billing

Date:October 6, 2022Posted By:ccadminCategory:ArticleTag:Chiropractic, Code Updates, ICD10CM Coding, ICD9 Coding

ICD-10-CM 2023 Code Changes for Chiropractic

There were several changes to the ICD-10-CM codeset for 2023 which went into effect October 1, 2023 and could impact chiropractic. At the time of publication, it was unknown how payers would respond to these changes. This article only discusses some of the changes to the ICD-10-CM codes. Changes to procedure codes such as “Prolonged Services” for office E/M visits are included in the 2023 ChiroCode DeskBook.

Date:March 2, 2022Posted By:ccadminCategory:ArticleTag:Appeals, ICD10CM Coding, Reimbursement

Are Excludes1 Edits Causing Problems?

Excludes1 edits can cause problems with claim denials. It is important to watch for annual changes to the Excludes1 and Excludes2 edits. Know the rules to properly submit and appeal claims.

Date:June 30, 2017Posted By:ccadminCategory:ArticleTag:Auditing, ICD10CM Coding

Diagnosing, Documenting, and Coding for Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy can be an unpleasant condition, but diagnosing, documenting and coding for it does not have to be. It just takes a little research. The brain communicates with the body via the spinal cord which is protected by the bones of the spinal column, called vertebrae. Nerve roots exit in …