tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2024 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Gather Info for Accurate AAA Dx

Question: A patient reports to the ED with complaints of severe back pain, clammy skin, and dizziness. The patient also reports that they have passed out twice in the past 24 hours, with loss of consciousness less than a minute. Upon exam, the ED physician diagnoses the patient with “ruptured AAA.” What is ruptured AAA, and how do I select an ICD-10 code for the condition? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: Ruptured AAA refers to an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which this patient has suffered. You can get as far as I71.3- with this information, but ICD-10 requires...

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