ICD-10 Documentation Must Be Specific ICD-10 diagnosis codes are driven by higher-level documentation, making it important to incorporate the more detailed descriptions found in ICD-10. This coding process uses a very particular vocabulary to describe specific anatomical sites and regions, especially regarding the regions of the spine most commonly referenced in chiropractic documentation. The ICD-10…
Coding Extra Spinal Manipulation
Clarification & Expectations The procedure code 98943 represents extraspinal manipulation for Chiropractors. What areas are included in this code? Can one bill 98943 with other CMT spinal codes when billing payors? There is no hard and fast rule for the second question, but there are specific rules to make sure you are performing and documenting…
ICD-10 Documentation Quick Tips
ICD-10 Documentation Must Be Specific ICD-10 diagnosis codes are driven by higher-level documentation, making it important to incorporate the more detailed descriptions found in ICD-10. This coding process uses a very particular vocabulary to describe specific anatomical sites and regions, especially regarding the regions of the spine most commonly referenced in chiropractic documentation. The ICD-10…