rajkumark
Contributor
Hi All,
Can some one clarify the diagnosis code for Osteoarthritis knee right side – 715.96 or 715.36.
As per the below link from AHA coding clinic source:
http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/ftr_121905p31.shtml
It should be coded as 715.36 for unilateral or bilateral involvement of OA. In what scenario/situation 715.96 can be coded, because it also has fifth digit for anatomical site like hip/knee etc.
Thanks in advance!
Rajkumar Kuppuraj CPC
Can some one clarify the diagnosis code for Osteoarthritis knee right side – 715.96 or 715.36.
As per the below link from AHA coding clinic source:
http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/ftr_121905p31.shtml
It should be coded as 715.36 for unilateral or bilateral involvement of OA. In what scenario/situation 715.96 can be coded, because it also has fifth digit for anatomical site like hip/knee etc.
Thanks in advance!
Rajkumar Kuppuraj CPC