decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2015 Issue 8 (August)
ICD-10 tip of the week: Get a handle on the new concept of underdosing in ICD-10
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Article Overview
This short ICD-10 coding article introduces the underdosing concept and describes the documentation elements needed to identify the appropriate category. It is aimed at coding professionals and office staff who review medication-related notes and need to understand the general ICD-10 framework for reporting underdosing.
Why This Topic Matters
Medication-related documentation can affect how a patient encounter is represented in ICD-10, and underdosing is a newer concept not present in ICD-9. Understanding the broad documentation themes covered here helps coders and billers recognize when this topic is relevant to office-service support and record review.
What You Will Learn
- What the ICD-10 underdosing concept is at a high level
- Which documentation themes are relevant when reviewing medication underdosing notes
- How the article frames intentional versus unintentional medication shortfall as a coding topic
- What kinds of broad causes are discussed in relation to underdosing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Office staff
- Documentation reviewers
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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