Hi there, Would anyone please clarify me on whether or not I've coded the following scenario correctly? UTI secondary to sepsis, urinalysis showed E. coli 038.9, 599.0, 041.4 Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

It is appropriate to assign code 412 when diagnosis list as history of AMI?   Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there! I would love a copy of the PowerPoint notes too for septicemia [sepsis] as I’m little shaky on this coding guidelines. Thanks you so much!

Hi Kyra: #1 looks ok to me. For #2: Here, what I would code: 428.32, 402.91

Hi Kevin, When there is no specific CPT code available for the endoscopic procedure you are attempting to code, use the unlisted procedure endoscopy code to report the procedure. If there is not a specific unlisted endoscopy code, then use the general unlisted procedure code from the appropriate anatomic subsection of CPT (CPT Assistant, March ...

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What is the difference between the body areas and organ systems for E/M coding? At what levels of physical exam do I count body areas, organ systems, or both? Any input will be greatly appreciated.

I believe you are new to the coding world; therefore, I would suggest you to complete at least medical billing and coding program offered by career college (i.e. Everest College). Once you get your diploma in the medical billing and coding program, then you can sit for an entry-level Coding certification exam offered by the American Health ...

Hi Melissa, I see, so your program was an entry-level. Then, you’ll benefit from taking the CCA—the first step for a career in coding. If you are interested in being an inpatient coder, then AHIMA is the organization to be associated with. Where it comes to the physician based coding, you probably want to look at the AAPC Website.

Hi, Was your online Medical Coding and Billing program an outpatient based or inpatient? To demonstrate a higher level of coding expertise, consider taking either the CCS and/or CCS-P, depending on your program. Personally, I would not recommend you to take the CPC-A certification exam.  Hope this helps.