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ICD-10: 2 Weeks Out – Are You Ready?
Dr Dianne M Baynes RN DC MCS-P CPPM
Our Plan for Today
•Your ICD-10 Action Plan: Getting Started
•Map Your Codes: ICD-9 to ICD-10 the Easy Way
•Find the Codes: FAST!
•Important Terminology and Anatomy for the Whole Team
•Documentation Requirements in ICD-10
•Master the Tabular List for Pinpoint Accuracy
•Make Your Case: Real World Practice with Real Case Studies
ICD-10 Delay Start Here: What’s ICD-10?
The WHO and the Why
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What Have YOU Done So Far? Got a Book??
Testing Anyone?
•Begin testing claims
•CMS has a process
•Check with each additional carrier
•When do they accept testing?
Who’s In Charge?
•Have you selected an ICD-10 project manager?
•Someone must coordinate and ensure all the steps get done
•What gets measured gets managed!
GEMS Code Map
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Can We Just Crosswalk from ICD-9?
•General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs)
•Some pointing based on the initial set up
•Three possible ways to define subluxation: M99.01, M99.11, or S13.11
•Now we know
One-to-one Mapping
723.1 Cervicalgia
M54.2 Cervicalgia
One-to-Five Mapping
•724.4 Thoracic or lumbosacral neuritis (radicular syndrome of the lower limbs)
• ICD-10 – M54.14, M54.15, M54.16, M54.17, M54.18 Radiculopathy
Confirmation Required
Conversion Tools Conversion Tools
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Medicare’s GEM Guide GEMS FAQ
Combination Mapping
• 724.3 Sciatica
• M54.30 Sciatica, unspecified side• M54.31 Sciatica, right side
• M54.32 Sciatica, left side
OR
• M54.40 Sciatica with lumbago, unspecified • M54.41 Sciatica with lumbago,
right side
• M54.42 Sciatica with lumbago, left side
Exercise: Write down your 20-30 most commonly used codes
Let’s Review
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ICD-10: The Magic 7th Digit
A, D or S??
Why the 7th Digit?•Most categories in chapter 19 have seventh character extensions •Required for each applicable code, and most categories have three extensions•A, Initial encounter•D, Subsequent encounter•S, Sequela
A vs. D
So sayeth ACA, Chiro Code, and KMC University
What’s an Encounter?
A D or S
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A D or SA D or S
A D or S
What Does Mac Daddy Medicare Say?
Sprain and Strain Codes:
•Initial encounter only?
•Subsequent encounters listed as part of initial encounter
•Noridian, National Gov’t Services, and others ONLY list the A
•A seems to be for “active treatment only”
Could the “D” Be Appropriate?
•What about the rehab phase of care?
•What if the patient was referred out and came back to finish treatment?
•What if the patient returned for an exacerbation?
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Would the “S” Ever Be Appropriate?
• Extension S, sequela of “late effects”
• Complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of an injury, such as scar formation after a burn
• The scars are sequela of the burn
• When using extension S, use both the injury code that precipitated the sequela and the code for the sequela itself
• The S is added only to the injury code, not the sequela code
• Sequence the sequela first, then injury code
Key Takeaways
•This information in NOT final
•Clarity will come as we inch closer to implementation…or after implementation
•Follow Medicare guidance using “A”
•Stay Tuned!
ICD-10 Excludes Notes
Who’s In and Who’s Out?
So What is “Excludes 1” or “Excludes 2”?
•Similar to Correct Coding Initiative Edits for CPT Codes
•Dictates when certain codes can be used together and when not
•The explanation will be helpful in the long run
The Technical Explanation What’s the Difference?• Excludes 1
A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!” An Excludes 1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes 1 note. An Excludes 1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
• Excludes 2A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An Excludes 2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes 2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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Read the Instructions! 723.1 Cervicalgia = M54.2
More Significant than Cervicalgia Alone 847.0 = S13.4XXX
S16.1 = Strain 847.2 = S33.5XXX
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724.4-Lumbosacral IVD, w/Radiculopathy
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Key Takeaways
•Code to the highest degree of specificity
•Consult your tabular list until you are familiar with the codes
•Avoid redundancy
•ENGLISH vs. Numbers
•Smooth Sailing!
Essential Anatomy and Terminology
Let’s Cover the Very Basics• Skeletal System: 206 bones, cartilage and ligaments• Axial Division: Trunk• Appendicular Division: Appendages• Condyle: Rounded end of bone• Tendons: Anchor Muscle to Bone•Ligaments: Anchor Bones to Bones
Core Chiro Terms
• -algia = pain
• -itis = inflammation
• -pathy – disease of, usually non-inflammatory
• -osis = state or condition of
• Cervicalgia
• Lumbalgia
• Scoliosis
• Cephalgia
• Myalgia
• Myofascitis
• Spondylopathy
Symptomology Diagnosis Codes
723.1 Cervicalgia
M54.2 Cervicalgia
Cervico = Neck -Algia = PainCervicalgia = Neck Pain
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Coding Whiplash
•Sprain VS. Strain• 847.0: Sprain of Neck
(Includes strain of joint capsule, ligament, muscle, tendon)
•S13.4 _ _ _ Sprain of ligaments of the cervical spine•S16.1xxA STRAIN of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Cervical Spine
• 7 vertebra: C1-C7
• Occiput
• Atlas = C1
• Axis = C2
• Atlanto-Axial = C1-C2
• Cervical Lordosis: refers to the curve of the spinal: could be hypo or hyper
Lordosis/Kyphosis
•Lordis – Bent to front
•Osis – state of
•Kypho – bent to back
•Hypo- not enough
•Hyper – too much
Thoracic Spine
• 12 Vertebra: T1-T12
• Also called the dorsal spine
• Kyphotic Curve• From the Greek: hump•AKA hunchback
Lumbar Spine
• 5 Lumbar Vertebra: L1-L5
• Pelvic
• Sacrum
• Coccyx
• Lumbar lordodic curve
• Many areas to understand below the belt
Intensity Guidelines
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Very Common Prefix/Combining Forms for DX
Anatomical Position-Facing Forward
Common Anatomical Terms
•Antalgic: Any physical attitude assumed to gain relief of pain
•Prone: Lying face down
•Supine: Lying on the back, face up (also dorsal)
Basic Anatomy-Directional TermsAnterior: In front of, front
Posterior: After, behind, following, toward the rearDistal: Away from, farther from the originProximal: Near, closer to the originDorsal: Near the upper surface, toward the backVentral: Toward the bottom, toward the bellySuperior: Above, overInferior: Below, underLateral: Toward the side, away from the mid-lineMedial: Toward the mid-line, middle, away from the side
Terms of Motion
•Flexion: The joint angle becomes smaller• A bent elbow is flexed• Cervical flexion is when
the head is bowed forward•Bicep flexion is familiar• Lateral flexion is ear to
shoulder
•Hyper/hypo-flexion: Too Much/Too Little Flexion
Terms of Motion
•Extension: The joint angle becomes larger•Cervical extension-head
goes backward•Positive for pain when
joint pinching occurs
•Hyper/Hypo-Extension: Too far, as in hyperextended knee
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Terms of Motion
• AB-duction: Moving farther away from the mid-line
•AD-duction: Moving toward the midline
•Usually in the shoulder, hip, fingers, toes
Musculoskeletal Prefixes
• inter-”between”• Intersegmental•Between the segments
•Supra- “above”•Supraspinatus•a muscle of the back of
the shoulder that arises from the supraspinousfossa of the scapula
Combining Forms-Speed Round
•Acetabul/o – hip socket
•Ankyl/o – bent, fused
•Arthr/o – Joint
•Burs/o – fluid-filled sac in a joint
•Carp/o – carpals (wrist bones)
Combining Forms-Speed Round•Clavic/o, Clavicul/o –clavicle (collar bone)
•Cost/o – Rib
•Crani/o – cranium (skull)
•Femor/o – thighbone
•Humer/o – humerus(upper arm bone)
•Ili/o – ilium (upper pelvic bone)
Combining Forms-Speed Round
•Kinesi/o - movement
•Kyph/o – hump
•Lamin/o – lamina
•Lord/o – curve
•Lumb/o – lower back
•Mandibul/o – mandible (lower jawbone)
Combining Forms-Speed Round•Maxill/o – maxilla (upper jawbone)
•My/o, Musul/o – muscle
•Oste/o – bone
•Pelv/I – pelvis (hip)
•Phalang/o – phalanges (finger or toe)
•Pub/o – pubis
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Combining Forms-Speed Round•Rachi/o – spine
•Radi/o – radius (lower arm)
•Sacr/o – sacrum
•Scapul/o – scapula (shoulder)
•Scoli/o – bent
•Spondyl/o – vertebra
•Stern/o – sternum (breast bone)
Combining Forms-Speed Round
•Tars/o – tarsal (ankle/foot)
•Tend/o – tendon (connective tissue)
•Vertebr/o – Vertebra
Head, Neck, Extra Spinal
•98943 = ExtraspinalAdjustments• Includes upper
extremities•Shoulder, elbow, wrist,
hand, phalanges
97140/97124 Discussion
Cervical Diagnosis in ICD-10
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Cervicothoracic Junction
•Sit at a desk much?
•Text much?
•Look at your phone much?
•Patients have more and more challenges with forward head carriage
Upper Crossed Syndrome
•Responds well to active care
•Excellent DX when proving medical necessity for 97110
•Inhibited vs. tight
•Also lower crossed syndrome
Back Office CA’s Benefit from this Understanding!
Know Your Anatomy
•ICD-10 divides up the areas of focus
•Upper, mid, lower
•Occipital, Occipito-Cervical, Cervical, Cervico-Thoracic, and Thoracic
An Example of 7th Digit
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Unspecified—Use Sparingly
Treatment of the Wrist and Hands Upper Extremity Diagnosis Codes
Upper Extremity Diagnosis OptionsUpper Extremity Diagnosis Codes
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Upper Extremity Subluxation Codes What Can You Do Now?
•Practice together
•Make flash cards
•Do internal quizzes
•Staff meeting games
•Practice auditing some files
•Review with the doctor
•Look at new cases and learn, learn, learn
Documentation Principles Drive ICD-10
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
•Healthcare has been changing for a while
•The changes are getting more rapid and are hitting closer to home
•This event is about awareness
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Chiropractic and the OIG
•For the first time since May 2010, the Office of Inspector General, of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, has published a report specifically about chiropractic...or rather, one chiropractor in particular.
OIG Report Facts
•This fellow chiropractor’s dire situation represents the current state of risk that most chiropractors are not even aware they face on a daily basis.
•Is this you?
And so it goes….
March 2015 OIG Report Facts
•Beginning with Dr Diep in November of 2013
•The $708,000 Medicare recoupment:• Ignorance of the rules
• Upcoding charges
• Billing Medicare inappropriately
• Poor documentation
• No Policies and SOP
• Ignored help when notified of OIG concerns
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OIG Report #2
•Then this happened in May of 2015.
•Same issues, same concerns, same lack of Policies and Procedures.
•Total recoupment:
$ 369,335 for 3 years
$737,111 estimated overpayment
OIG Report #3
•Then this happened in July of 2015.
•Same issues, same concerns, same lack of Policies and Procedures.
•Total recoupment:
$ 482,867 requested
$498,764 estimated overpayment
And Literally Last Month… Why Is Documentation So Important?
•Ensures quality patient care•Meets licensure
requirements to protect the public•Guards against malpractice
action•Secures appropriate
reimbursement•Because…if it wasn’t
written down, it didn’t happen!
Know your Audience
•Another health care provider
•Your board
•A malpractice attorney
•Third party payer's medical necessity auditor
•Each has different, but necessary requirements of your documentation
Problem #1: Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb!
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Size Matters
•This doctor was in the top 5 in the entire country for volume of CMT codes billed. Top 5!!!!
•He billed an outrageous percentage of 98942, all 5 spinal regions!
Why It LOOKS Fishy…
And Just This Week… The Guideline and Expectation
“The patient must have a significant health problem in the form of a neuromusculoskeletal condition necessitating treatment, and the manipulative services rendered must have a direct therapeutic relationship to the patients condition and provide reasonable expectation of recovery or improvement of function.”
So? I’m a Full Spine Adjuster!
•Medical necessity definition dictates that you must prioritize each area of complaint•Every visit:•S + O (P + ART) for every
region treated•2 DX codes for each
region•Treatment plan for
each/short and long term goals
Problem #2: Did Not Understand The Definitions of Maintenance Care
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Is All Care Medically Necessary?
Clinically Appropriate Care
• Life enhancing
•Symptom relieving
•Wellness care
•Supportive care
•Maintenance care
Medically Necessary Care
•Yields a significant improvement in clinical findings and patient functionality.
Medical Review Policies
Aetna BCBS
Understand the Rules
•He ONLY billed AT modifier, never ever moving a patient to maintenance care.
•Even in the details of the rebuttal from his attorney, he also argued that he "never delivered care that was not AT Modifier worthy".
Maintenance
CMS defines Maintenance Therapy as: "Chiropractic maintenance therapy is not considered to be medically reasonable or necessary under the Medicare program, and is therefore not payable. Maintenance therapy is defined as a treatment plan that seeks to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong and enhance the quality of life; or therapy that is performed to maintain or prevent deterioration of a chronic condition. When further clinical improvement cannot reasonably be expected from continuous ongoing care, and the chiropractic treatment becomes supportive rather than corrective in nature, the treatment is then considered maintenance therapy."
Problem #3: Evidently Didn’t Understand Episodic Care
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Any Patients in Your Office in this Circumstance?
Problem #4: Didn’t Understand Requirements and How to Use Software to
Meet Them
What the OIG Did in This Case Exact OIG Recommendations
•Refund $708,022 to the Federal Government and
•Establish adequate policies and procedures to ensure that chiropractic services billed to Medicare are medically necessary, correctly coded, and adequately documented.
Extrapolation at Its FinestWhat Should You Do Now?
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Don’t Learn the Hard Way!
•The simple steps that could have been taken to avoid this nightmare•How expensive was his inaction? •$708K back to the government, and probably losing Medicare privileges!•Don’t let this be YOU!
A Warning the Should be Heeded
The purpose of a compliance program is:
To integrate policies and procedures into the physician’s practice that are necessary to promote adherence to federal and state laws and statutes and regulations applicable to the delivery of healthcare services.
Is it Mandatory?
•Came out of the sentencing guidelines•Affordable Care Act: Mandatory Compliance Plans Coming Soon •CMS has NOT finalized the requirements •CMS will advance specific proposals at some point in the future
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Good Documentation Tells a Story
Assessment = Case Management
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The
Foundational
Visit of the
Episode
History Exam Clinical Decision
Making
Get Right To It
• S = P (Patient’s assessment per area)
• O = ART (DC’s assessment per area)
• A = Doctor’s Assessment (How and Why)
• P = Plan for today (what was done)
Subsequent Visits Documentation Requirements
• History: (29% Documentation Error Rate)• Review of Chief Complaint• Changes since last visit• System review if relevant
• Physical exam: (43% Documentation Error Rate)• Exam of area of spine involved in diagnosis – Objective (A, R, T)
• Assessment of change in patient condition since last visit (PE, OA, ADL, QVAS) (Same, Better, Worse)
• Evaluation of treatment effectiveness (Same, Better, Worse, How and Why)
• Daily Treatment Documentation : (15% Documentation Error Rate)
Subjective (P)
Assessment
Location of SymptomsQuality of SymptomsIntensity of Symptoms
Plan
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Maintenance
Preventative or maintenance care defined as care to reduce the incidence or prevalence of illness, impairment, and risk factors and to promote optimal function.
Episodes of Care
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Maintenance
•Wellness•Prevent disease•Promote health•Prolong/enhance the
quality of life
•Supportive•Maintain or prevent
deterioration of a chronic condition
Mechanism of Injury (MOI)
•The manner in which a physical injury occurred, such as a fall from a height, ground-level fall, high or low speed MVA, etc.
Documentation in History
• Best to record a mechanism of trauma for every new patient or new episode.
• Ask leading questions of your patient to elicit a specific incident that precipitated the pain that the patient is experiencing.
• “Prior to experiencing your low back pain, did you slip or fall? Were you doing any unusual activity? When did you first experience the pain? Can you recall anything unusual that happened prior to experiencing the pain?”
• Record any incident that the patient can relate that ties to the pain that brought them into your office
Medicare Specifics• Claims can be denied without
documented mechanisms of injury
• Per Medicare: patient can’t just come in with a headache and expect Medicare to pay for the care of that headache
• Some Medicare contractors are even going so far as to say that the injury can’t have been incurred during activities of daily living
• For example, patient wakes up in the morning with bad neck pain; denial says that the claim is denied because sleeping is an activity of daily living
V – Y Codes
Chapter 20: Guidelines for external causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
•Never sequenced first• Provide data about the cause, intent, place, activity, or
status of the accident or patient•No national requirement to use these codes, but voluntary
reporting is encouraged
Y92 Place of occurrence should be listed after other codes, used only once an initial encounter, in conjunction with Y93
Y93 Activity code should be used only once, at initial encounter
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E Codes in ICD-9 Expanded
•External Cause Codes•Do you use them?
E844.8•Sucked up into a jet without damage to the airplane; ground crew
ICD-10-CM Increased Specificity
Updated Code V97.33Sucked into a jet without damage to the airplane
Y-92 Series: Place of Occurrence
V, W, X, Y CodesFor Fun
•Bus Occupant V79.9(collision with) Animal in traffic being ridden
•Bus Occupant V70.3(collision with) animal, non-traffic
•Bus Occupant V70.4(collision with) animal, while boarding or alighting
Z63.1--Problems in relationship with in-laws
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What is the Tabular List?
Tabular list is the ONLY index where ALL code information is found
Contains specific and complete code detail necessary to code correctly
Allows for coding to the highest level of specificity
Final codes to be selected will be identified in this list
Tabular list layout
Chapter
21 of them
from A to Z
(body system or condition)
Block
Ranges of categories
(related conditions)
Categories
3 characters
(more specific condition)
Subcategories
4th or 5th
characters
(etiology, location, etc.)
Codes
6th or 7th
characters
(laterality, encounter, etc.)
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Tabular List
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Chapter: 13, Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00 – M99)(always white font in a black box)
Tabular list layout
Chapter
21 of them
from A to Z
(body system or condition)
Block
Ranges of categories
(related conditions)
Categories
3 characters
(more specific condition)
Subcategories
4th or 5th
characters
(etiology, location, etc.)
Codes
6th or 7th
characters
(laterality, encounter, etc.)
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Tabular List
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Block: Spondylopathies(M45 – M49)(Always bold CAPS, lined above and below)
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Other blocks of interest within Chapter 13
• M00 to M25, Arthropathies (diseases of the joints) • M40 to M43, Dorsopathies (diseases of the spine) • M45 to M49, Spondylopathies (diseases of the vertebrae)• M50 to M54, Other Dorsopathies• M60 to M63, Disorders of Muscles• M65 to M67, Disorders of synovium and tendons• M70 to M79, Other soft tissue disorders• M80 to M94, Osteopathies and Chondropathies (diseases of bone and cartilage)• M99 Biomechanical Lesions, NEC (subluxations and others)
Note: There are actually 19 blocks in Chapter 13. Each block deals with a specific disease and associated symptoms.
Tabular list: blocks
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Tabular list layout
Chapter
21 of them
from A to Z
(body system or condition)
Block
Ranges of categories
(related conditions)
Categories
3 characters
(more specific condition)
Subcategories
4th or 5th
characters
(etiology, location, etc.)
Codes
6th or 7th
characters
(laterality, encounter, etc.)
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Tabular List
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Category: (Always all CAPS)
Categories in the block Spondylopathies(M45-M49) include:
M45 Ankylosing SpondylitisM46 Other Inflammatory SpondylopathiesM47 SpondylosisM48 Other SpondylopathiesM49 Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere
Tabular list layout
Chapter
21 of them
from A to Z
(body system or condition)
Block
Ranges of categories
(related conditions)
Categories
3 characters
(more specific condition)
Subcategories
4th or 5th
characters
(etiology, location, etc.)
Codes
6th or 7th
characters
(laterality, encounter, etc.)
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Tabular List
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Subcategories: (not bolded)
Subcategories within the categoryM47 Spondylosis include:
M47.0 Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromesM47.1 Other Spondylosis with myelopathyM47.2 Other Spondylosis with radiculopathyM47.8 Other Spondylosis
Tabular list layout
Chapter
21 of them
from A to Z
(body system or condition)
Block
Ranges of categories
(related conditions)
Categories
3 characters
(more specific condition)
Subcategories
4th or 5th
characters
(etiology, location, etc.)
Codes
6th or 7th
characters
(laterality, encounter, etc.)
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Note: Codes may be complete with fewer than 6 characters. Some codes only have 3.
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Codes: (always bold)
M47.812 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Codes within the subcategory M47.81_ OtherSpondylosis include eight different options for the sixth character, representing different regions of the spine.
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M25.652 Stiffness of left hip, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10 examples
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M25.65 Stiffness of hip, not elsewhere classified
Note: this is the subcategory
ICD-10 examples
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M25.6 Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified
Note: the exclusion notes apply to all codes that begin with M25.6
ICD-10 examples
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M25 Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
Note: the exclusion notes apply to all codes that are in the M25 category
ICD-10 examples
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M20-M25 Other joint disorders
Note: the exclusion notes apply to all codes in the M20-M25 block
ICD-10 examples
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M Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Note: the instructional notes apply to all codes in chapter 13
ICD-10 examples
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M25.652 Stiffness of left hip, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10 examples
Note: In column instructions all the way back to the first character apply to this code. There were no exclusions at the code, but we found them in four other places as we worked backwards.
Coding tip: start with the specific code and work backwards to find the relevant instructional notes.
Tabular List Tips
•Read the complete definition of a code before determining if it is appropriate
•Reference instructions in each Block, Category and Subcategory
•Do NOT code directly from the Alphabetic Index or GEMS• These indexes are intended as a beginning reference point to direct you to the
appropriate code
• Final code determination should be confirmed in the Tabular List
•Never guess or assume
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North Dakota Work Safety & Insurance Auto Insurance and ICD-10
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The Process
•Start by identifying your ICD-9 Codes and mapping them to ICD-10 Codes•Confirm with the tabular list•Code to the highest degree of specificity•Remember to review the notes, not just ICD-9s
Let’s Get Started
Case 1 Answers and Rationale
•M50.12 Cervical Disc Disorder with radiculopathy, mid cervical region •G54.2 Cervical Root disorder, NEC not used because of
Excludes 1 note
How Did You Do?
Map the Root Lesion Code
Excludes 1 Note The More Significant Code
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What’s the Difference?
• Excludes 1A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!” An Excludes 1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes 1 note. An Excludes 1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
• Excludes 2A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An Excludes 2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes 2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Case 1 Answers and Rationale
•M50.12 Cervical Disc Disorder with radiculopathy, mid cervical region •G54.2 Cervical Root disorder, NEC not used because of
Excludes 1 note
•S13.4xxA Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
How Did You Do?
Sprain but not Strain Case 1 Answers and Rationale
•M50.12 Cervical Disc Disorder with radiculopathy, mid cervical region •G54.2 Cervical Root disorder, NEC not used because of
Excludes 1 note
•S13.4xxA Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
•M62.830 Muscle Spasm, back or M62.838 Muscle Spasm, Other•Because we do not know whether the neck is part of
the back, either is reportable until clearer
Case 1 Answers and Rationale
•M50.12 Cervical Disc Disorder with radiculopathy, mid cervical region •G54.2 Cervical Root disorder, NEC not used because of
Excludes 1 note•S13.4xxA Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine•M62.830 Muscle Spasm, back or M62.838 Muscle Spasm, Other• Because we do not know whether the neck is part of the
back, either is reportable until clearer•Y93.B3 Activity, free weights•Y92.39 Other specified sports and athletic area as the place of occurrence of the external cause (gymnasium)
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Not Required…But Helpful Case #2
Case 2 Answers and Rationale
•G43.019 Migraine without Aura, Intractable, without Status Migrainosus
•M50.31 Other Cervical Disc Degeneration, High Cervical Region•M54.2 Cervicalgia is not used because of Excludes 1
note
•G43.A1 Cyclical Vomiting, intractable
Case #3
Case 3 Answers and Rationale
•M51.14 Intervertebral Disc Disorder with radiculopathy, Thoracic Region •M54.14 Radiculopathy, Thoracic Region not used
because of the Excludes1
•R26.2 Difficulty walking, not elswhere classified
•M62.830 back spasm
•Y93.H2 Activity, gardening and landscaping
What to Do Now: Forge Ahead
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What Should I Do Now?
•Concentrate on perfecting documentation•Learn the subtle nuances in your current diagnosis protocols•Begin to discern what each means to you
Brainstorm Operational Impact
•Computers, software, memory, other IT concerns•Upgrades to software and testing for billing-both paper and electronic•Super Bills, Diagnosis Sheets, Existing SOP and Training Materials
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Recommended Tools
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Finish Strong!
#1--Prepare Your List of Most Commonly Used ICD-9 Codes
#2—Start Using the Codes NOW
Buddy/Dual Coding Starting Yesterday!
•All new patients should have both 9’s and 10’s
•Established patients with 3rd party insurance who are likely to be under care 10/1/15 get 10’s
•Use re-evaluations to master this process
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Buddy Code All New Patients
Re-Evaluate all Established, Insured Patients-Buddy Code As Appropriate
Spot Check Your Schedule Starting 9/21/15 to Ensure All Established, Insured Patients are in the Pipeline
Complete Cash Patients Last…No Later than 1/1/16
#3—Know How to Use the 7th Digit
#4– Learn the Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 Notes
What’s the Difference?• Excludes 1
A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!” An Excludes 1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes 1 note. An Excludes 1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
• Excludes 2A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An Excludes 2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes 2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
#5—Decide about Using External Cause Codes
Mechanism of Injury (MOI)
•The manner in which a physical injury occurred, such as a fall from a height, ground-level fall, high or low speed MVA, etc.
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#6—Master Your Documentation
Good Documentation Tells a Story
What Else Must Be Done?
Super CAs will Contribute at a High Level
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