AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Quarter 3; Ask the Editor
Idiopathic Immunocompromised State
When the physician documents in his final diagnostic statement “Immunocompromised State” and it is not caused by medication or due to an underlying disease process, should immunocompromised state be coded? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding guidance article explains the topic of an immunocompromised state documented without a medication-related or disease-related cause. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the general scope of this diagnosis-coding discussion and the type of scenario covered.
Why This Topic Matters
Documentation of an immunocompromised state can affect diagnosis coding and record consistency, especially when the chart does not identify a specific cause. Readers will find general guidance on the documentation scenario addressed by the article and the code set involved.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an immunocompromised state when no underlying cause is identified.
- What general documentation scenario the coding guidance is concerned with.
- Which diagnosis code set is referenced in the article.
- The kinds of clinical documentation circumstances covered by the discussion.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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