tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2019 Issue 6

Seasonal Coding: Don’t Sneeze at Coding Spring Allergy Reactions

Check out this anaphylaxis scenario and determine whether you can code it. When patients with serious allergic reactions come to your emergency department, you should know when you’re justified in reporting E/M and/or critical care codes. Take a look at the following complex scenario to help stay on top of your game when your physician provides anaphylactic-shock services. Write down your code choices before looking to the correct coding solution below. The Scenario: Patient Has Severe Reactions A 25-year-old female patient comes in after a yellow-jacket sting. The sting site shows signs of swelling and redness. During the...

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