The Radiology ICD-10 Disconnect: Avoiding Coding Pitfalls in Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging – MedLearn Publishing

The Radiology ICD-10 Disconnect: Avoiding Coding Pitfalls in Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging – MedLearn Publishing

Radiology reports are rich with clinical detail—abnormalities, precise anatomy, and incidental findings—but that level of detail doesn’t always translate cleanly into ICD-10 coding.In my experience working with coding teams across radiology practices, this “radiology ICD-10 disconnect” is one of the most persistent compliance and revenue challenges we face, particularly in outpatient settings, where specific ICD-10-CM guidelines apply.Let’s star…