jonas.isaac
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If the H&P of an inpatient encounter has COPD w/ Acute Exacerbation in the Assessment and Asthma, unspecified in the Past Medical History (Med list has Advair Diskus as well as Montelukast, would J44.1 and J44.89 both be coded?
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Wiki J44.1 and J44.89
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TThivierge
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Hi Jonas
I d NOT use dx J44.89 but use dx first J44.1 and Z87.09 as past history of Asthma. In the future if documented past history look in Z dx blocks of Z87 and Z86 per medical specialty . Also, if mentioned in documentation is the patient a current or past smoker please add it.
I hope helped you!
Lady T
I d NOT use dx J44.89 but use dx first J44.1 and Z87.09 as past history of Asthma. In the future if documented past history look in Z dx blocks of Z87 and Z86 per medical specialty . Also, if mentioned in documentation is the patient a current or past smoker please add it.
I hope helped you!
Lady T