shruthi
Guru
Chapter specific coding guidelines for Chapter 16 (Certain conditions originating in the Perinatal period P00-P96) states as below,
Use of Chapter 16 codes after the perinatal period:
Should a condition originate in the perinatal period and continue throughtout the life of the patient, the perinatal code should continue to be used regardless of the patients age.
As per the above guidelines, Chapter 16 codes can be used throught out the age of the patient if the perinatal condition is still present. But Chapter 16 is confined to only perinatal period which commences from date of delivery till 28 days. So how can we still use the chapter 16 codes to older patients? Will we not end up in rejections and denials?
Thoughts.
Regards,
Shruthi
Use of Chapter 16 codes after the perinatal period:
Should a condition originate in the perinatal period and continue throughtout the life of the patient, the perinatal code should continue to be used regardless of the patients age.
As per the above guidelines, Chapter 16 codes can be used throught out the age of the patient if the perinatal condition is still present. But Chapter 16 is confined to only perinatal period which commences from date of delivery till 28 days. So how can we still use the chapter 16 codes to older patients? Will we not end up in rejections and denials?
Thoughts.
Regards,
Shruthi