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See When — and When Not — to Code Congenital Conditions

Published on Wed Feb 14, 2024

Question: Should I code for corrected gastroschisis when the patient comes in complaining of stomach pain? Washington Subscriber Answer: Whether you report Z87.761 (Personal history of (corrected) gastroschisis) depends on whether the physician connected the gastroschisis with the presenting problem. Many congenital conditions can recur and, therefore, may require continued monitoring, which means personal history codes can absolutely help round out a [...]
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