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Coding Tips
Welcome to UASI's Coding Corner! We're here to make your medical coding journey smoother and more enjoyable with our friendly and practical tips. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the field for years, you'll find something useful here. Our expert advice, handy tricks, and up-to-date industry insights are all geared towards helping you code more accurately and efficiently. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and explore our tips to take your coding skills to the next level!
Accurately identify the correct ICD-10 code for pacemaker procedures involving the Micra AV2 and VR2, including the new April 2026 ventricular septum code 02HM3NZ.
Learn about toxic metabolic encephalopathy icd 10 — medical coder reviewing tips from UASI Expert guidance from UASI on toxic metabolic encephalopathy icd 10.
Master pre op clearance ICD 10 coding with correct sequencing rules, common errors to avoid, and documentation tips from UASI coding experts.
Learn how to code Fontan-associated conditions using ICD-10-CM category I27.84, including liver disease, lymphatic dysfunction, and documentation guidance.
Learn how to code hyperlipidemia in ICD-10-CM, including types, documentation requirements, and coding tips to improve accuracy and specificity.
Review ICD-10-CM pregnancy coding guidelines, including Chapter 15 codes, trimester selection, and weeks of gestation coding.
Learn the new ICD-10-CM codes for thyroid eye disease (TED), including H05.831–H05.839, with coding examples and documentation guidance.
Learn when to assign E78.0 for hypercholesterolemia in ICD-10-CM, including coding rules, distinctions from hyperlipidemia, and common pitfalls.
Learn how to code encephalopathy in ICD-10-CM, including types, documentation tips, query opportunities, and FY 2026 coding guidance.
Learn how to code MASLD and MASH using ICD-10-CM terminology, including NAFLD and NASH equivalents, documentation tips, and coding guidance.
Learn ICD-10-PCS coding for AAOLCA transconal unroofing procedures, including Release and Supplement root operations, documentation tips, and coding guidance.
Learn how to code paclitaxel-coated balloon use during PCI, including ICD-10-PCS New Technology codes, documentation requirements, and sequencing guidance.
Understand how to report Fontan-associated conditions using ICD-10-CM category I27.84. Learn documentation considerations and coding guidance for complications of Fontan physiology.
Understand cerebral edema ICD-10-CM coding, including traumatic vs. non-traumatic distinctions, associated codes, documentation requirements, and treatment considerations.
Clarify ICD-10-PCS coding for the PillSense ingestible capsule used to detect upper GI bleeding, including documentation requirements and new technology code XDJ07LB.
New prostate biopsy CPT codes effective January 1, 2026, including lesion-based reporting, bundled imaging, and documentation requirements for accurate coding.
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