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    Wiki SNF primary dx selection

    Hello - I am having a hard time determining an appropriate primary diagnosis for a new admission for short term rehab to a SNF. Patient presented to ER after being found down after an indeterminant amount of time. She was found to have had a small, suspected cardioembolic, stroke with...
    • jtrong
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    • primary diagnosis primary dx short term rehab snf
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    • Forum: ICD-10
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    Wiki History of Cancer-CMS states is unacceptable Primary dx code

    Good Morning, I just reviewed a list put out by CMS stating the Z08, Z09 are not acceptable for primary dx codes. From the guidelines in the ICD10, book how I understand it, is we are supposed to use Z08-Follow up Examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm followed by the...
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