tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

ICD-10 Coding: 3 Case Studies Help You Follow the Clues to the Right Diagnosis Code

Hint: Diagnosis codes alone won’t support medical necessity. Your emergency department doesn’t just see patients with accidents and illnesses, but also those with chronic conditions who are looking for answers that might explain their symptoms. Evaluating how to report the diagnosis codes for these conditions can be challenging, but if you take the appropriate steps, you’re on your way to success. Check out the following three cases and determine what you would do to solve the coding puzzle. Then check out the solution to determine whether you came up with the right diagnosis code. Case 1:...

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