by Lacey Rupert, CPC, CEMC There is a debate about which type of training—classroom-based or independent study—is the best: but I think, in the case of coding, it is important to understand how a live class and independent training complement one another. I have met coders who were independently trained, and coders who were trained […]
AAPC Knowledge Center
Click here for more sample CPC practice exam questions with Full Rationale Answers
Laureen shows you her proprietary “Bubbling and Highlighting Technique”
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at the top right corner of this page
Tag Archives: Class
HCC Question: Severe obesity vs Class II obesity with comorbidities
I have a HCC coding question about Class II obesity with comorbidities. The patient has a BMI of 38.23 with comorbidities of hypertension and DM. Documentation states patient is obese and recommends patient to lose weight by exercise. SnoMed stated Class II obesity with severe comorbidities is not E66.01 but E66.9. Where can I find tangible information that severe is Class II? There a lot of references saying different things. Can the documentation state serious instead of severe? Also if the BMI is 38.23 and the physician documents Morbid obesity instead of Severe obesity with comorbidities, is that sufficient?
Please help
Class or Books
What are some good online class or books to help with ortho coding?
How do I code Airway Class?
The Doctor noted "Class 2 Airway" for an Intubation. I can’t find any diagnosis code to use for that. I would appreciate any help.
Cameron Moriarty