Episode 03 – Report Diagnosis Correctly at Every EncounterIn Episode 3, coding expert Donna Cartwright joins Kathleen Schaum to begin an essential series on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding. Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of how the ICD-10-CM system was developed, why it was adopted in the U.S., and how the codes are structured across the Alphabetical and Tabular Indexes. Donna explains how diagnosis codes provide specificity, support medical necessity, and impact reimbursement outcomes. Whether you're new to coding or need a refresher, this episode equips you to use ICD-10-CM codes more effectively in your wound/ulcer management practice.2025 ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelineshttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy-2025-icd-10-cm-coding-guidelines.pdf2025 ICD-10-CM Code Filehttps://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes

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