ICD 10 Coding Choosing the Principal Diagnosis

In this video you will learn the three main principals that you must apply when choosing the principal diagnosis! ICD-10-CM Guideline Section II. Selection of Principal Diagnosis is covered in this video.
Whether you're new to medical coding or looking to enhance your skills, the video offers quick tips and tricks to improve your coding abilities and boost your confidence. So, let's get started and happy coding!
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[@jayelindsay8079]

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[@medicalcodingclarified]

Thank you so much for saying that, I really appreciate it! 😊

[@anazejose7860]

Im a Filipino working as an inpatient auditor as well. Your videos are very helpful! Thanx! ❤

[@medicalcodingclarified]

You're welcome, I am so happy to hear that you find them helpful! 😊

[@JRsmountainretreat]

You did a wonderful job explaining this. ❤

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Thank you! 😊

[@cecisanguineri]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@medicalcodingclarified]

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[@lakesia7827]

Great job!!!

[@medicalcodingclarified]

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[@victoriap.sanchez7869]

Hello Clair.. I’ve enjoyed your videos. Very informative. Do you offer any tutoring?

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Hi! Thank you so much, I am really happy to hear that! No, I don't do any tutoring, I work full-time, so I just don't have the time. Sorry!

[@krishna_editz_002]

Really your explanation is very clear TQ for making this 🎉❤

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Thank you for saying that, I appreciate it! I am happy to hear that my video helped you. 😊

[@LouiseFigueroa-ux6uc]

Patient admit with ABLA and chronic ulcers , tv with EGD- PRBC ; can we use ABLA as Pdx and chronic ulcer as secondary

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Sequencing of ABLA and GI bleed depends on the circumstances of admission/treatment/evaluation. If equal, either may be sequenced as the principal diagnosis. There are several coding clinics on this subject that you can refer to.

[@jessifbaby87]

Can you provide a CABG PCS video please?

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Hi, Yes, I can add that to my list. Thanks for the idea!

[@marylinreynolds]

For the last example, if the cytology came back negative for cancer cells would the sequencing then change? Or still remain the same?

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Hi! That would depend on the physicians final diagnostic statement. If they were documenting malignant pleural effusion at discharge and then the cytology came back negative for malignant cells, I would query the physician to confirm the final diagnosis. If the final diagnosis was just pleural effusion with negative cytology and no documentation of it being related to the cancer, your principal diagnosis would be the pleural effusion with the cancer as a secondary diagnosis. I hope that helps!

[@jessicacolon1376]

Thanks

[@medicalcodingclarified]

You're welcome 😊

[@krishna_editz_002]

Hai mam my self Krishna Naik am from India am fresher for this coding job in PHYcare solutions office am a Op coder please once explain clearly cordio and pulmonary Op coding from basic

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Hi! Are you asking about CPT coding? I am an inpatient coder, so I don't have experience in CPT, unfortunately. My expertise is in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.

[@krishna_editz_002]

Not cpt coding mam icd and guidlines explain in in patient way am also work in pcs in BLHC

[@medicalcodingclarified]

Hi! Ok, I see. I do have a couple PCS videos on my channel if you are interested and will definitely be working on some more in the future. Thanks for watching!