Reader Question:
Alternate Term Knowledge Handy for Horner’s Syndrome
Published on Wed Dec 06, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient whose final diagnosis was cervical sympathetic paralysis. How should I code this encounter? Ohio Subscriber Answer: This patient suffers from Horner’s syndrome, which is also known as cervical sympathetic dystrophy or paralysis. You might also see this syndrome called Bernard(-Horner) syndrome. On the claim, report G90.2 (Horner’s syndrome) to represent the patient’s [...]