Reader Question:
Note Effusion Duration
Published on Mon Dec 04, 2023
Question: My otolaryngologist documented otitis media with effusion for one patient and chronic otitis media with effusion for another. What is the difference, and how do I code them? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: The key difference between these two ailments is the duration of the effusion. To find the precise codes for these common conditions, you’ll need to go to the ICD-10-CM [...]