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what icd-9 code do you use for hot flashes without mention of hormonal imbalance? thanks!

Lisa S
 
Since documentation doesn't state a hormonal imbalance...I like Karen's choice.

Flushing=flushing occurs when the skin appears red due to increased blood flow through the capillaries of the skin.
 
As read through these great response, I see the importance of continuing to learn in this field. With that said.



Question ladies.

Pertaing to hot flashes, why wouldn't

ICD-9CM 627.2 Symptomatic menopausal or female climacteric states
(Symptoms, such as flushing, sleeplessness, headache,)


Fit this senario.



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Daniel
 
I believe that the hot flashes are not related to hormonal changes. This was stated in the note....BUT, what out for the ones that are. lol
 
The question specifically stated "no mention of hormonal imbalance"...

627.2=Plain English Description:
Symptomatic menopausal or female climacteric states are symptoms such as hot flashes, headache, and altered mental state that occur in women going through menopause.
 
thanks, I did use 682.62 since the doctor did not reference any hormonal or menopausal changes. My coders wanted to go with the hormonal, but if it's not documented that way.............
 
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