Pulmonology Coding Alert

ARDS Coding:

Look to ’J’ Codes for ARDS Diagnoses

Remember that ARDS is secondary to COVID-19. Your pulmonologists are likely to address cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) now more than ever. These conditions can be related to COVID-19, or they may present due to lung injuries or other issues. However, there’s more to treatment beyond ventilatory management and critical care. Knowing the additional work involved for the [...]
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