Wiki Dx for overactive bladder

[elizabeth.field@shcr.com]

I have been using 596.59 as a diagnosis code for overactive bladder but is there a better one?

thanks!

 

[cfordCPC]

Dx code 596.51

 

[erjones147]

Would 788.41 Urinary Frequency work better for you?

 

[cfordCPC]

Dx code 596.51 is the code for overactive bladder.

 

[cfordCPC]

If the patient's diagnosis is overactive bladder, dx code 788.41 is not the appropriate code to use.

 

[tharal]

596.51 is the diagnosis code for Overactive bladder...The code book will directly leads to this code.

Thara L CPC H