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Would you code PVD SP differently from just PVD? I'm not sure how SP changes a diagnosis. This is a diabetic patient with ESRD, gangrene, and who has had a leg amputated. The diagnoses were ESRD, PVD SP, GANGRENE, and DM II with neuropathy. I believe that SP does stand for status post, but I wasn't sure how that would affect the coding of it. Thanks!
 
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rob1119 said:
Would you code PVD SP differently from just PVD? I'm not sure how SP changes a diagnosis. Thanks!
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Would help to have more information. Can you add some information surrounding the use of the PVD SP? SP usually stands for Status Post and related to a condition or procedure.
 
Added more details to SP question...does anyone know?

I've edited and added details to my question.
 
rob1119 said:
Would you code PVD SP differently from just PVD? I'm not sure how SP changes a diagnosis. This is a diabetic patient with ESRD, gangrene, and who has had a leg amputated. The diagnoses were ESRD, PVD SP, GANGRENE, and DM II with neuropathy. I believe that SP does stand for status post, but I wasn't sure how that would affect the coding of it. Thanks!
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You might look at 443.1 since that is a condition of PVD that leads to gangrene.
 
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