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    Wiki Patient with vague concussive-induced loss of consciousness Dx; What is your opinion and why?

    S06.0XAD vs S06.0X9D The Dx code suggested was "S06.0XAD: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter" and there is a note of consciousness loss "episode of syncope on MM/DD" but I believe the Dx should instead be S06.0X9D "Concussion with loss of consciousness of...
    • MaPhelps
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    • concussion loss of consciousness s06.0x9d s06.0xad syncope
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    • Forum: ICD-10
  2. C

    Wiki Leveling E/M for Concussions (level 3 vs level 4)

    I am looking for justification to bill a level 4 (99214) for an OV relating to a concussion and whiplash injury. I feel the diagnosis meets moderate. We don't have any data so we would eliminate that so it comes down to the management. The documentation states that the patient needs to rest and...
    • cmedina969800
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    • concussion e/m concussions
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: E/M
  3. danskangel313

    Wiki Coding Diagnosis Based on Procedure? Concussion vs Unspecified Intracranial Injury DX

    I'm coding a scenario in which the patient had a craniectomy due to a brain injury and the provider documented specifically that the patient had a diagnosis of "Concussion" (with loss of consciousness, 16 hrs). I'm being advised that I should be coding S06.9X4 for unspecified intracranial injury...
  4. danskangel313

    Wiki Coding Diagnosis Based on Procedure? Concussion vs Unspecified Intracranial Injury

    I'm coding a scenario in which the patient had a craniectomy due to a brain injury and the provider documented specifically that the patient had a diagnosis of "Concussion" (with loss of consciousness, 16 hrs). I'm being advised that I should be coding S06.9X4 for unspecified intracranial injury...
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    Wiki concussion diagnosis code

    We have a patient coming in who was seen in the emergency room for a concussion and needs a follow up appointmet to be cleared to go back to playing sports. When the patient comes into the office he has no symptoms. Would you code it with the concussion diagnosis code with a D or would you code...
    • buerklej
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    • appointment code concussion follow patient
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Pediatrics
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    Wiki Need Help Concussion Coding

    Need some guidance on concussion coding, patient comes in with concussion without loss of consciousness still having problems with headaches and fatigue referred by family physician, our provider coded S06.0X0S, I don't agree I think it needs to be coded F07.81 then S06.0X0A initial encounter...
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