tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Look to S13.- Series for Neck Sprain Diagnosis

Question: The ED provider treated a patient who came in complaining of neck pain that’s been getting worse ever since the patient fell out of bed last month. She says she initially thought it would resolve on its own, but now she’s worried that maybe there’s a spinal fracture. After an examination and an X-ray, the ED physician determines that the patient is suffering from a neck sprain. Which diagnosis codes apply? Michigan Subscriber Answer: You may have to get a little bit more information to select the most accurate code. First, you’ll need to...

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