Caleb545
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Hello, trying to find an answer or direction. Our hospital gets lab orders from local providers. Some come with only dx descriptions, others come with only ICD-10-CM codes, others have both code and description. But sometimes they do not provide correct dx codes.
Order came in with "D63.1, I10" on the order. Since D63.1 cannot be primary, but I do not know what CKD to use (N18._), do I just code N18.9 or instead just use D64.9?
My initial thoughts are just code N18.9 since the provider is indicating the patient's anemia is due to CKD and I just don't have documentation to determine anything other CKD NOS but also don't know what the guidelines are to adding dx codes the order/provider didn't provide.
Appreciate it!
Order came in with "D63.1, I10" on the order. Since D63.1 cannot be primary, but I do not know what CKD to use (N18._), do I just code N18.9 or instead just use D64.9?
My initial thoughts are just code N18.9 since the provider is indicating the patient's anemia is due to CKD and I just don't have documentation to determine anything other CKD NOS but also don't know what the guidelines are to adding dx codes the order/provider didn't provide.
Appreciate it!
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