Sometimes, coding guidelines dictate that an illness be reported using multiple diagnosis codes. A widely used instance of this is for a condition that needs both the etiology of the […]

The world of international medical coding is fascinating. Medical coders take many diverse approaches and face unique challenges across different countries. By understanding the nuances of the different code sets […]

As countries around the world work to implement the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), some innovative approaches are emerging. From social media engagement and text messaging […]

It feels like the medical coding world is still getting used to many aspects of ICD-10-CM, so the idea that ICD-11 is just around the corner seems wild. However, the […]

As the world of coding is always evolving, there were no surprises with the announcement of ICD-11 (11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases). The newest revision of ICD […]

I recently wrote a blog about taking my son to the emergency room in the midst of a pandemic. A comment was posted on my blog about one person’s experience […]

Illnesses do not discriminate by country, region or origin and the delivery of medicine remains universal. Illness are found everywhere around the globe; it only stands to reason that providers […]

I highly recommend watching Donna Pickett’s ICD-11 presentation, given at the September 12 morning session of the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) meeting in Baltimore. The link to the YouTube […]

Donna: Happy Holidays, Sue! In the spirit of the season, here’s a gift for you — some information about ICD-11 that I learned at the recent ICD-11 Revision Conference in […]