msekarinfo
Contributor
Can we code specified and other specified condition in same chart??
Eg Back Pain(724.5) and Back Spasm(724.8)
Eg Back Pain(724.5) and Back Spasm(724.8)
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Wiki Back Pain, Back Spasm
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Back pain, back spasm
Coding to the highest level of specificity is strongly recommended.
Coding to the highest level of specificity is strongly recommended.
pwidner1
Contributor
Yes, you can code both back pain and back spasm because they are two different symptoms. I do agree with previous that we need to try to bill the highest specificity when possible especially with ICD 10 around the corner.
msekarinfo
Contributor
Thank you