tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue Q4

Tonsillitis Coding: Differentiate Acute, Chronic to Ace Tonsillitis Coding

Hint: Don’t trust your EHR’s default options. The colder temperatures have arrived, which means your ED is likely seeing more tonsillitis cases. And although this diagnosis is often seen among children, patients of all ages are known to present with tonsillitis. But coding this condition isn’t quite as straightforward as reaching for a code from J03.- (Acute tonsillitis) or J35.- (Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids). So, here are five best practices to help you get more specific with your tonsillitis coding. Know the Difference Between Acute and Chronic The single biggest problem that...

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