Reader Questions:
Refresh Cardiac Anatomy Knowledge for Quick Atrial Dilation Dx Coding
Published on Mon Mar 22, 2021
Question: I’m working on a dictation report that includes a primary diagnosis of “dilation of the left atrium.” Is this a significant finding? If so, should I report this as I77.819? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: You should not report I77.819 (Aortic ectasia, unspecified site) since the atrium and the aorta are distinct components of the heart. Referencing the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index, [...]