Accurate clinical documentation and coding are essential for every health care provider. Adherence to coding guidelines is required to maintain compliant reporting of conditions.
Employing best practices in documentation and coding can help enhance the quality of patient care and access to special programs.
Due to space limitations we are only able to represent some coding detail. Codes in this Pocket Guide listed with a dash or hyphen (-), indicate the provider must use another resource for more specific coding. Please consult coding guidelines for detailed information. Providers must be diligent about confirming the accuracy of their diagnoses and ensure that their diagnosis and coding practices comply with all applicable legal requirements. Accurate and complete risk adjustment documentation, coding, and submission activities allow Cigna Medicare programs to provide quality care and resources to your patients. If you believe any codes were previously submitted in in error, contact your provider education specialist or ProviderEducation@Cigna.com.