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prem_ponnuru

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Hello all,

Can anybody suggest me an alternate ICD for cholelithiasis with chronic cholecystitis for a 12 yrs old patient.

Our software is not accepting the 574.11 code for this patient with 12 yrs of age.

Thanks in advance

Prem,B.Pharm;CPC
 
You're using the correct code

If this is what the child has, you are using the correct code. I think your problem is your software.

(I was just at a seminar last week where a surgeon commented that he's seen an 8-yr-old with gall stones! He attributes this to the generally high-fat, high protein diets of Americans today.)

If you cannot override it, then code signs/symptoms.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CPC-E/M
 
thx for ur suggestion

HI Bartels,

Thx for ur suggestion!!

I will try with signs/symptoms

Prem, B.Pharm;CPC
 
Hi,

574.10 is correct code.If they mention in the chart as (with obstruction)then we need to take 574.11.

Thanks
Vallikumaran
 
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