tci Part B Insider - 2022 Issue Q2
Part B Coding Coach: ICD-10: Review 3 Scenarios to Strengthen Your Sequencing Smarts
Tip: Crosscheck the ICD-10 guidelines and notes. Correct sequencing of ICD-10 codes can be challenging for even the most seasoned coder. Check out three scenarios where proper sequencing can be taxing, along with some expert tips for getting it right every time. Know How to Use the Guidelines Alongside the Patient Documentation Scenario 1: A patient is diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and influenza A virus. The patient has a history of tobacco dependence and currently lives with a smoker. In this scenario, there are two distinct diagnoses to code, and instructions on which order to report them in can be...
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