tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q1

ICD-10: 3 Tips Help You Code ODs in the ED

Hint: Evaluate whether an overdose is accidental or intentional before finding the right diagnosis code. The latest statistics indicate that overdoses (ODs) are increasing across the U.S., and the emergency department is often the first stop for patients who are experiencing an OD. Although coding these encounters can sometimes be straightforward, that isn’t always the case. Consider following three key strategies to ensure that you report these visits accurately. Differentiate Accidental vs. Intentional Overdose If the patient comes to the ED for a heroin overdose, you’ll look to the T40.1 (Poisoning by… heroin…) section...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert.


You have ED coding questions, and we deliver money-in-the-bank answers to help you defeat your claim issues and secure optimal reimbursement.

Stay in the know and avoid federal reproach with your subscription to TCI’s ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert.

  • Current newsletters added each month
  • Fully searchable archives - over 2100 articles
  • ALL years/issues back to 1998 organized by year and issue
  • Codes mentioned in articles are linked to Code Information pages
  • Code Information pages link back to related articles
Access to this feature is available in the following products:
  • tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert +Archives

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.