Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting

Alpha Coding Podcast

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

Episode 68 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting

1. Understand the clinical definition of Gender Dysphoria

2. Terminology matters

3. The Affordable Care Act transformed treatment for Gender Dysphoria Patients

4. Medical necessity trumps everything

5. Establish workflows and protocols for recording data for Gender Dysphoria Patients

6. Know the appropriate ICD-10-CM Codes for Gender Dysphoria Patients

7. Report appropriate comorbidities

8. Understand the most common services reported for Gender Dysphoria Patients

9. Know what procedures are considered cosmetic for Gender Dysphoria Patients

10. Append the KX Modifier when appropriate

Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter!

If you would like to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing: [email protected]