ICD-10-CM Coding for Diabetes: From Vanilla to Complications and Everything in Between

Course Description:

With diabetes becoming a more prevalent condition in healthcare, and being scrutinized by payers, it is important to ensure proper ICD-10-CM code assignment. This webinar will be a deep dive into ICD-10-CM code assignment for diabetes and manifestations. We will focus on the clinical definition of the different types of diabetes (Type I, Type II, Secondary diabetes, Gestational, Diabetes 1.5), nomenclature classification, Coding Clinic guidance, capturing medication use, new guidelines for FY 2026, documentation requirements, and more. We will also look at Risk Adjustment focusing on V28 and the new revised HCC for diabetes.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will be able to define the different types of diabetes and potential causes
• Attendees will be able to identify where to locate ICD-10-CM codes for diabetes in the nomenclature
• Attendees will be able to apply the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for proper and correct coding for diabetes
• Attendees will be able to apply Coding Clinic guidance to specific scenarios for diabetes coding
• Attendees will be able to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes for diabetes and associated manifestations
• Attendees will be able to capture medication use, including insulin, oral agents, and non-insulin injectables, in the coding process
• Attendees will be able to interpret and apply the term “with” in diabetes coding to ensure accuracy
• Attendees will be able to recognize documentation requirements needed for accurate and compliant diabetes coding
• Attendees will be able to identify potential compliance risks and areas of payer scrutiny related to diabetes coding
• Attendees will be able to explain the role of accurate diabetes coding in Risk Adjustment, including updates for V28 and the revised HCC structure

Areas Covered in the Session:

• A clinical review of diabetes (causes, types, complications)
• Structure and Classification of diabetes in the ICD-10-CM nomenclature
• Code assignment for diabetes and manifestations
• Code assignment for insulin/ oral/ non-insulin injectable hyperglycemic meds
• Clarification of the term “with” and diabetes coding
• Review of the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting related to diabetes
• Documentation requirements
• Potential compliance risks
• Live Q&A Session

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Suggested Attendees:

• Coders
• Physicians
• CDI Professionals
• Health Information Management (HIM) Specialists
• Revenue Cycle Managers and Coordinators
• Compliance Officers and Auditors
• Risk Adjustment Coders and Analysts
• Nurse Auditors and Case Managers
• Practice Managers and Administrators
• Endocrinology and Primary Care Office Staff
• Medical Billing Professionals
• Quality Improvement and Reporting Specialists
• Healthcare Data Analysts
• Educators and Trainers in Medical Coding or Documentation
• Anyone Involved in Reviewing, Assigning, or Validating ICD-10-CM Codes for Diabetes

About the Presenter:

Dawson Ballard Jr. is a healthcare coding expert and educator with over 20 years of experience in medical coding, auditing, and education. He specializes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding across a variety of specialties, including OBGYN, family practice, and internal medicine. Dawson has held positions such as Coding Auditor & Educator at Rush University Medical Center, Audit & Compliance Specialist at LMH Health, and Risk Adjustment Coding Auditor at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. He holds multiple industry credentials, including Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). Dawson is recognized as an AAPC Fellow and actively contributes to professional associations, having served as a local chapter officer, speaker, and published author on medical coding topics.

Additional Information:

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

Live Course Cancellation Policy: If for any reason Skillacquire need to cancel this program, Skillacquire will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 24 hours prior to the expected start time.

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