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Good morning,
I am wanting to clarify some red instructional notes in the code book. I am currently coding Metabolic syndrome and there is a note stating to use additional code for associated manifestations such as Obesity. The provider did not document for Obesity and I know as a coder, I cannot assume, so I will query him. With that being said, some notes say "use additional code "or "use additional code if applicable". What is the difference between these? Also, codes in brackets for instance Alzheimer's G30.9 [F02.80]. If the doctor didn't document Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance, can that code still be used? These are questions in case I am unable to query the provider.
I am wanting to clarify some red instructional notes in the code book. I am currently coding Metabolic syndrome and there is a note stating to use additional code for associated manifestations such as Obesity. The provider did not document for Obesity and I know as a coder, I cannot assume, so I will query him. With that being said, some notes say "use additional code "or "use additional code if applicable". What is the difference between these? Also, codes in brackets for instance Alzheimer's G30.9 [F02.80]. If the doctor didn't document Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance, can that code still be used? These are questions in case I am unable to query the provider.