toiwalker
Networker
what is the difference in using code 919.4 and E906.4??
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Wiki spider bite
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coding303
Networker
The code 919.4 is for the bite itself (like a wound), the E906.4 would be how the injury happened and would be your secondary Dx
vjtiwari99
Guru
Hey,
When you are looking for the code Insect/ Tic/ Spider bite or sting then we're coding like,
1> If bite is nonvenomous then consider superficial injury series code as 910 - 919 plus the 4th digit 4 or 5 as per documentation plus the external cause code as per ICD 9 CM,
Index of external causes --> Bite Spider (nonvenomous) --> E906.4
2> If bite is venomous then consider ICD code as 989.5 (Index of diseases --> Sting --> 989.5) plus as per documentation the external cause code as per ICD 9 CM,
Index of external causes --> Bite Spider (venomous) --> E905.1
Please note that, E906 is the series for nonvenomous while E905 is for venomous bite.
Hope this helps!
VJ.
When you are looking for the code Insect/ Tic/ Spider bite or sting then we're coding like,
1> If bite is nonvenomous then consider superficial injury series code as 910 - 919 plus the 4th digit 4 or 5 as per documentation plus the external cause code as per ICD 9 CM,
Index of external causes --> Bite Spider (nonvenomous) --> E906.4
2> If bite is venomous then consider ICD code as 989.5 (Index of diseases --> Sting --> 989.5) plus as per documentation the external cause code as per ICD 9 CM,
Index of external causes --> Bite Spider (venomous) --> E905.1
Please note that, E906 is the series for nonvenomous while E905 is for venomous bite.
Hope this helps!
VJ.
toiwalker
Networker
Thx
Thanx guys. Its very much appreciated
Thanx guys. Its very much appreciated