Advanced Search

Otolaryngology Coding Alert

ICD-10:

Focus on a Single Code for Unspecified Acute Respiratory Infections in 2014

Published on Fri Jul 05, 2013

J06.9 will be an easy replacement for 465.9. Your otolaryngologist might diagnose an upper respiratory tract infection (or upper respiratory infection, URI) when any of the components of the patient’s upper airway become infected. Possible sites of infection include the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx. URIs are some of the most common causes of doctor visits, with symptoms ranging [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Otolaryngology Coding Alert

View All