Tag: ICD-10

Highlights of the 2024 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Sep 20, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, Insurance, zall | 0 |

Stay informed and proactive in healthcare coding! Explore the latest ICD-10 updates for 2024, featuring 395 new codes that underscore the importance of precise diagnosis. Dive into the article to learn more.

How to Fix “Missing/incomplete invalid Diagnosis” Claims Denials

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 1, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance | 0 |

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has been denying claims since April 2022 citing diagnosis code denial reasons, including missing or incomplete invalid diagnosis and Excludes1 notes. Learn how to avoid these claim denials by reading the article!

Claims Denials Claiming ICD-10-CM Problems?

by ICS Staff | Apr 14, 2022 | Billing and Collections, Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, Insurance, Videos, zall | 0 |

Several members have contacted the ICS this week about claims denials from BCBSIL. It appears that they have updated their claims edit process to utilize “Excludes1” exclusions in ICD-10. Please watch the video for more explanation!

Claims Related to ICD-10 Codes Rejected in October?

by ICS Staff | Oct 20, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Have you had claims rejected recently from insurance carriers? Many insurance carriers did not update their systems for the new ICD-10 codes resulting in claims being rejected. Read the article to learn more!

ICD-10 Guidelines and Code Changes Take Effect October 1, 2021

by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Sep 29, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, Insurance, zall | 0 |

The WHO and CMS released the code updates for the 2022 fiscal year. These changes take effect on October 1, 2021. Read the article to see what has changed!