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Wiki Allergies -doctor's diagnosis just states
- Thread starter mpate
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Allergies
See 995.3 which states Allergy, unspecified. However, I personally would ask the physician if he can provide more specificity (ie: seasonal allergies, etc). Is the patient being seen/treated specifically for the allergy? If so, is further testing being performed to clarify the type of allergy? The answer to these questions could help assist you in finding a more specific diagnosis. However, if no further information is available, then I would use 995.3.
LaSeille Willard, CPC
See 995.3 which states Allergy, unspecified. However, I personally would ask the physician if he can provide more specificity (ie: seasonal allergies, etc). Is the patient being seen/treated specifically for the allergy? If so, is further testing being performed to clarify the type of allergy? The answer to these questions could help assist you in finding a more specific diagnosis. However, if no further information is available, then I would use 995.3.
LaSeille Willard, CPC
coder5254
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allergies
if doctor only notes allergies, I look at CC and HPI..is the patient having upper respiratory issues...if so 477.9.......if nothing noted 995.3
if doctor only notes allergies, I look at CC and HPI..is the patient having upper respiratory issues...if so 477.9.......if nothing noted 995.3