The Welcome Return of a Unique Code for Unspecified Depression (Depression NOS) Crossword Puzzle

Small modifications in the FY 2021 Index and Tabular have large implications with regard to data and comparative data collection going forward for a common diagnosis, “depression.” NJPR has developed a coding crossword puzzle to help reinforce correct coding. Please download the crossword puzzle below, and submit your completed puzzle via the contact form to […]
Read moreThe Goldilocks Procedure Crossword Puzzle

The Goldilocks breast reconstruction procedure is an option that is “just right” for certain women in comparison to other available types of breast reconstruction procedures. The option that is “just right” is influenced by what type of mastectomy was performed, the details of a cancer diagnosis and pending treatments, the patient’s body type and the […]
Read moreDementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Crossword Puzzle

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), proposed codes and modifications to the Tabular for reporting dementia, and a new drug, – Aduhelm, recently approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer’s disease, all result in new coding changes. NJPR has developed a coding crossword puzzle to help reinforce correct coding. Please download the crossword puzzle below, and submit your […]
Read moreFY 2022 PCS Guidelines Crossword Puzzle

This fall there will be revisions to three FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, effective October 1, 2022. NJPR has developed a coding crossword puzzle to help reinforce correct coding and awareness of these revisions. Please download the crossword puzzle below, and submit your completed puzzle via the contact form to the right. Hint: Answers […]
Read moreZoonotic Infectious Diseases Crossword Puzzle

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that six out of every ten infectious diseases (60%) in people are zoonotic, meaning that these diseases are spread between animals and humans. NJPR has developed a coding crossword puzzle to help reinforce correct coding. Earn 1 AHIMA CE credit by completing the puzzle and submitting […]
Read moreThrombolysis Using the EKOS Crossword Puzzle

The topic “Intravascular Ultrasound Assisted Thrombolysis” was brought up at the September 10, 2019, Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting. The issue presented was that no ICD-10-PCS code or code combination was available at that time to fully describe intravascular ultrasound assisted thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Related to this issue, it was noted that […]
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