You Be the Coder:
Carefully Read Documentation to Know if Combo Codes Apply
Published on Thu Oct 07, 2021
Question: I have a physician’s note that documents the patient’s conditions as acute respiratory failure with hypoxia as well as hypoxemia. I feel like J96.01 covers both conditions, but I’m also thinking I should report each condition separately. Could you please walk me through coding this documentation? Nevada Subscriber Answer: For scenarios like the one you’re describing, the answer depends [...]