Vmirabella
New
In home health care services what is coded first E11.612 or Z48.00
-
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten your username or password use our password reminder tool. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..
Wiki Code order for home health services
mitchellde
True Blue
What is the reason for the encounter?
arramire
Contributor
sequencing
I realized this thread is a bit old, but thought id answer
and im assuming you meant E11.621
Z48.00 should be at the bottom.
unless the specific Z code is an aftercare for a surgical procedure, or a resolved condition that still requires home health, that is going to be your focus of care, you would not code it primary.
Pretty much all your Z codes should be at the bottom.
You are taking up valuable real estate in the top six with dx that won't add to case mix.
I realized this thread is a bit old, but thought id answer
and im assuming you meant E11.621
Z48.00 should be at the bottom.
unless the specific Z code is an aftercare for a surgical procedure, or a resolved condition that still requires home health, that is going to be your focus of care, you would not code it primary.
Pretty much all your Z codes should be at the bottom.
You are taking up valuable real estate in the top six with dx that won't add to case mix.