Q: Can you clarify the requirements surrounding the use of E codes? We have been working on documentation concerns related to patient safety indicator (PSI) 15 and wonder if E codes are really required to be reported or not. Can a facility simply decide to use on not to use them...Read More »
Should we query for the specific pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF)? Coding Clinic states that the exacerbation of CF should be listed first.Read More »
Q: What are the ramifications of leading queries? Who is monitoring whether a query is leading?
A: I am unaware of any organization or agency routinely monitoring physician queries. However, regular query review for compliance with existing industry guidelines, reflection of appropriate...Read More »
Q: I have heard that there is an AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, which states that the exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF) should always be listed first. Should we be querying for the specific pulmonary exacerbation of the cystic fibrosis?Read More »
Q: I need further clarification regarding documentation of toxic metabolic encephalopathy. I’m trying to code two different cases in which a physician documents acute mental status change...Read More »
