AAPC - credentialing the business side of medicine

		AAPC Medical Coding & Billing Forums > Medical Coding > Diagnosis Coding
DX code: CAD with cardiomyopathy

Mark Forums Read

Reply

#1

Old

09-21-2010, 09:24 AM

Tonyj

Tonyj is offline

Expert

Join Date: Apr 2007

Posts: 389

Tonyj is on a distinguished road

Default

DX code: CAD with cardiomyopathy

What dx code(s) would you use for CAD with cardiomyopathy? I'm thinking 414.9 Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified and 425.4 Other primary cardiomyopathies. Does anyone have a more appropiate code(s)?

Thanks
Tonyj

Reply With Quote

#2

Old

10-01-2010, 01:53 PM

dphillips

dphillips is offline

Networker

Join Date: Apr 2007

Posts: 55

dphillips is on a distinguished road

Default

I would use 414.01 and 425.4

Reply With Quote

#3

Old

10-01-2010, 02:03 PM

ohn0disaster ohn0disaster is offline

ohn0disaster is offline

Expert

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Stuart, Florida

Posts: 331

ohn0disaster is on a distinguished road

Default

I would also use 414.01 and 425.4.

__________________
Vanessa Mier, CPC

Reply With Quote

Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Rules

Disclaimer: Although AAPC staff members will monitor these forums periodically, we cannot be responsible for the information posted herein, nor guarantee its accuracy. Our members may discuss various subjects related to medical coding, but none of the information should replace the independent judgment of a physician for any given health issue. Please note that the opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of AAPC.

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:28 AM.