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help with laceration code

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medcoder58

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I am trying to distiquish between 870.0 and 873.40. the notes said Note; Laceration on left upper eyelid with ecchymosis and abrasions" and I can't decide between the 2 codes. I am leaning towards 870.0 but I'm not sure. Any help in clearing up the difference between the 2 codes? Thanks
 
For laceration I would put 870.0 Ecchymosis is a bruise/hematoma. this would be 921.1 - you can put in addition. And abrasion in the same area would be 918.0 - you can add this as well if it is documented
 
medcoder58 said:
I am trying to distiquish between 870.0 and 873.40. the notes said Note; Laceration on left upper eyelid with ecchymosis and abrasions" and I can't decide between the 2 codes. I am leaning towards 870.0 but I'm not sure. Any help in clearing up the difference between the 2 codes? Thanks
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870.0 is correct for laceration Eyelid

Brightwin
 
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