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I would code 600.01 and 788.43 per the instructions in icd-9. The physics probably determined that patient has an enlarged prostate by doing a digital rectal exam. Hope this helps.... [ Read More ]
A male patient, new to clinic, comes in with nocturia and complaint of weaker, slower stream. No prior dx of BPH. Provider's exam only states well-nourished, well-developed male" and does NOT include ... [ Read More ]
"due to" or "secondary to" creates a casual relationship in the documentation to show that one condition is a direct results of another condition. Refer to ICD-9 guideline I.A.6 for etiology/manifesta... [ Read More ]
LPHS is flank pain that is [B]renal[/B] in nature, along with hematuria. since the pain is renal in nature, you should code 788.0 - renal colic, as opposed to an abdominal, other specified or unspecif... [ Read More ]
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Understanding the rules surrounding interrupted stays in IPFs and IRFs is as easy as 123. When an interrupted stay occurs in an inpatient psychiatric facility IPF or inpatient rehab facility IRF a com... [ Read More ]
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