prirs1985
Networker
Can we report same diagnosis code for subsequent care from initial patient care?
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Wiki Subsequent patient care diagnosis coding
- Thread starter prirs1985
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Can you provide and example of the condition that you are referring to?
prirs1985
Networker
For example:
Date of visit 2/3/2018:
Initial patient care in hospital - detailed history, comprehensive exam and moderate MDM - 99221
Diagnosis codes from Subject and A/P:
R10.0 – Patient has acute abdominal pain
R11.2 – Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
J44.9 – Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
2/4/2018:
Subsequent care - no complain, feeling better - 99232?
Subject and A/P same as above. What codes for diagnosis?