Wiki flu-like symptoms (outpt coding)

[tarab524]

Would it be safe to use 780.99 Other General Symptoms for ?flu-like symptoms? written on a script or should this be sent back for signs/symptoms?

 

[mitchellde]

You should request a copy of the office note. You should not be coding a diagnosis from a script.

 

[balamuruganm]

can we code 487.1 for flu-like symptoms.

 

[mitchellde]

I would not code this statement, I would code the specific symptoms from the note. And flu-like symptoms is not the same as influenza so you absolute may not code the 487.1.

 

[balamuruganm]

I would not code this statement, I would code the specific symptoms from the note. And flu-like symptoms is not the same as influenza so you absolute may not code the 487.1.

Thanks Debra