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Wiki Chronic vs Acute

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I have a provider who read an EKG, and dx information given is Renal Insuffiency. When it is not stated if patient has Acute Real Failure, or Chronic Renal Failure, which is coded?:confused:

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Betsy
 
If the only information is renal insufficiency, I would code it 593.9


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