• 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 the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki duodenal ulcer; bleeding with perforation

Create Wiki
R

rmickalich

Guest
Messages
42
Best answers
0
Need advice, please.

A patient had an EGD biopsy with heat probe with diagnosis of bleeding - duodenal ulcer 532.40 is what I coded. During hospitalization the patient was still bleeding so underwent another EGD w/ bleeding control only. The diagnosis is listed as: duodenal ulcer with bleeding and througout the IP stay it states, "currently with retroperitoneal perforation" likely from post coaptive coagulation.

Do I assume duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage and perforation 532.60
In other words, does "perforation" include retroperitoneal perforation

Any help is appreciated. Thanks:-)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top