ICD-9 code V43.6 for Joint 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]
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