tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q2

Vascular Cases: Take This Quiz to Master ICD-10-CM Coding for Septic Embolism

Always target a primary diagnosis. When your vascular surgeon treats affected tissues related to a septic embolism, you need diagnosis coding know-how to support medical necessity for your surgeon’s work. Septic embolisms are arterial blockages that arise from a distant infection that travels through the arterial system and lodges in small vessels anywhere in the body, such as the lungs, the retina, or the digits. Study the following questions and answers to help you tackle ICD-10-CM coding for septic embolism conditions. Focus Septic Arterial Embolism Dx Question 1: Which ICD-10-CM code(s) should I report for septic arterial embolisms...

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