heartyoga
Guru
I have a curious question:
I have noticed under I20 angina pectoris there is this note that says:
Use additional code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
occupational exposure.. Z57.31
....
Is this a MUST when coding I20.9? Typically, the report comes in without indications of any of tobacco related exposure/smoking history? We just interpret the stress test from referring facilities.
Should I start having the physician query for the above indications?
Is there an edit where if we don't put the additional Z code in, that it denies?
Any thoughts?
Thanks !
I have noticed under I20 angina pectoris there is this note that says:
Use additional code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
occupational exposure.. Z57.31
....
Is this a MUST when coding I20.9? Typically, the report comes in without indications of any of tobacco related exposure/smoking history? We just interpret the stress test from referring facilities.
Should I start having the physician query for the above indications?
Is there an edit where if we don't put the additional Z code in, that it denies?
Any thoughts?
Thanks !