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Coding Q&A: Coding Guidelines for Wet AMD

Proper use of ICD-10-CM codes ensures compliance and prompt payment.

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Proper use of ICD-10-CM codes is vital for compliance and prompt payment in healthcare. This article provides guidelines for coding exudative age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation, including diagnosis codes for specific eye conditions and disease stages, and the necessity for supporting clinical findings and prior authorizations.

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Coding Q&A: Coding Guidelines for Wet AMD

Proper use of ICD-10-CM codes ensures compliance and prompt payment.

  • by Elizabeth Cifers, MBA, MSW, CHC, CPC

  • April 1, 2025

  • 4 min

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