AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Facility-Specific Coding Guidelines

We are considering developing internal coding guidelines and obtaining medical staff approval to code acute blood loss anemia. The guidelines would specify lab values pre- and post-surgery, as well as some clinical signs to allow coders to code acute blood loss anemia without the need to have physician documentation. Would this be acceptable? ...

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