ICD-9 code V43 for Organ or tissue replaced by other means is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH A CONDITION INFLUENCING THEIR HEALTH STATUS (V40-V49).
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This was in AAPC practicode. The relevant part of the clinical impressions said: Multiple contusions to the front wall of chest: So my ICD-10 code for that was supposed to be: S20.219A--"contusion of ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="nickelclaw, post: 509451, member: 256517"]
Correct because we don't know if it was a car accident he was struck by another car also like you mentioned don't know if person was driver/passenger... [ Read More ]
Correct because we don't know if it was a car accident he was struck by another car also like you mentioned don't know if person was driver/passenger nor what injuried person was driving (type of vehi... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="nickelclaw, post: 509433, member: 256517"]
V89.2
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Curious why V89.2 not V43.92 or V87.7?
If documentation does not specify if the patient was driver or passenger default to occupant? ... [ Read More ]
Hi all,
If patient was in a Motor Vehicle Accident, hit by a car but documentation does not specify if the patient was driver or passenger would you report:
V43.92 or V89.2 or V87.7 or...?
TIA... [ Read More ]
Can someone tell me what I'm missing here, I have read and read the guidlines but I'm just knocking my head on the wall with this right now for some reason, am I on the right track?
Patient involved ... [ Read More ]
[b]Wound Care[/b]
[QUOTE="lorrib, post: 386728, member: 151102"]Hi Debra,
In this particular case, doctor does mention that the wound is healing (she was seen several times before and had a debridem... [ Read More ]
1) According to the ICD-10 Book Z04
[QUOTE]This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is[B] suspected of [/B]having an abnormal condition,[B] without signs or symptoms[/B], which ... [ Read More ]
[b]Some help[/b]
look at these codes to see if they help you. S01.81XA, S80.10XA, S40.811A, V43.52XA,Y29.410, 12032. I did not code for the concussion... [ Read More ]
In a world of uncertainty one thing medical coders can count on is ICD10CM yearly updates. Its already that time of year again when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC releases the ICD1... [ Read More ]
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Use external cause codes to report in enhanced detail and possibly streamline claims submission and payment adjudication. ByEvan M. Gwilliam DC MBA CPC CCPC CPCI CCCPC CPMA NCICS MCSP At some point in... [ Read More ]
Understanding documentation is the key to accurate coding. By JulieLeah J. Harding CPC RMC PCA CCP SCPED CDI A ventricular assist device VAD partially or completely takes over the function of a failin... [ Read More ]