7th character

  1. T

    Wiki Allergy Diagnosis coding

    With allergy coding, the use of T codes-especially anaphylactic response is being used liberally whenever a patient is receiving follow up care such as cluster injections or Epipen refill, and the initial/only anaphylactic response was often times years ago- would it be appropriate to change to...
  2. S

    Wiki 7th character for re-repair

    I work at an orthopedic specialist facility and came across a patient who re-ruptured her Achilles and came in for a re-repair. It looks like we are using the CPT code 27650 and the ICD 10 is T81.32x. However, I'm not sure which 7th character to use? Do we treat this as a initial care (since it...
  3. L

    Wiki 7th character- intial vs subsequent

    General question- I work for an orthopedic practice and pts come to us with acute injuries, however these injuries are most always treated in the emergency room first- labeling that visit the initial encounter. When they seek treatment with us for the first time is that still considered initial...
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