Wiki Linking Anemia and Hypothyrodism

[subashinig]

Hi All,

Please clarify, can we assume cause and effect relationship between Anemia and Hypothyroidism. The medication list supports for Synthryroid and document does not support for chronic disorder for hypothryroidism. Can we code D63.8 - Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere, since hypothyroidism is mentioned under D63.8 conditions list.

TIA

Regards,
SG

 

[mitchellde]

No there is no automatic relationship between anemia and hypothyroidism. Does the provider document that the patient has hypothyroidism? Just indication of the drug is not sufficient for the coder to code the condition. How does the provider document these conditions in the chart note? If the provider does not indicate the cause and effect relationship for these then one cannot be assumed to exist/

 

[subashinig]

Thanks for your reply, the provider has mentioned Anemia, Hypothyroid and patient is in on Synthroid that found from medication list. The provider has not linked anemia and hypothyroidism.

Regards,
SG