Accurate ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes and its complications remains a persistent challenge for coders, CDI specialists, and HIM teams. Complex combination codes, documentation gaps, and frequent guideline updates create confusion, leading to improper sequencing, missed linkages, and incorrect reimbursements. These errors result in claim denials, compliance risks, and lost revenue for healthcare organizations. Without a clear understanding of diabetes coding nuances, you could face increased audit exposure and inaccurate quality reporting, ultimately impacting patient care and financial performance.

Join coding expert Dr. Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she provides actionable strategies to navigate ICD-10-CM guidelines with confidence. You will learn how to correctly assign combination codes, sequence diagnoses, and identify documentation gaps that trigger denials. Real-world case studies and best practices will clarify payer-specific rules, ensuring compliance and maximizing reimbursement. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to code accurately, reduce claim denials, enhance compliance, and even offer providers with guidance to improve documentation clarity and specificity, reducing errors and strengthening audit readiness.

Why This is Relevant:

Diabetes is one of the most frequently coded chronic conditions, yet errors persist due to its complexity. With increasing payer scrutiny, coding accuracy is critical for revenue integrity and compliance. This session is a must-attend for coding professionals, CDI teams, and HIM leaders who want to eliminate costly mistakes, improve provider collaboration, and ensure clean claims. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and protect your organization from financial and regulatory risks.

Learning Objectives:

Key Takeaways from the Webcast:

• Identify the correct diabetes mellitus category (E08-E13) and apply combination codes for complications accurately.
• Properly sequence diabetes-related codes and ensure provider documentation supports code assignment.
• Identify documentation gaps that lead to coding inaccuracies and claim denials.
• Implement best practices to reduce payer denials.
• Improve revenue integrity by ensuring accurate reimbursement for diabetes-related care.

Bonus: Live Q&A with Dr. Angela Comfort (time permitting) and get your toughest diabetes coding questions answered!

Earn CEUs – This session qualifies for continuing education credits for coding professionals.

Who Should Attend:

Coding professionals, outpatient CDI, HIM managers/directors