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A patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma/plasma cell leukemia. How is multiple myeloma/plasma cell leukemia coded in ICD-10-CM?
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A patient with cortical, nuclear, and posterior subcapsular cataracts of both eyes is seen for right phacoemulsification clear corneal intraocular lens implant. The patient also has type 2 diabetes...
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A type 2 diabetic patient with nuclear sclerotic cataract and primary open-angle glaucoma of the right eye undergoes phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implant and stent. Should the cataract...
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There appears to be a discrepancy in the Alphabetic Index for aspiration bronchitis. When referencing “bronchitis” with subentry “aspiration,” the Index refers coding professionals to code ...
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How is chronic schizophrenia with acute exacerbation coded? Are two codes assigned? Acute schizophrenia is indexed to code F23, Brief psychotic disorder. There is an Excludes1 note at category F20,...
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A patient, who is status post coronary angioplasty with stent placement in the LAD two days prior, is readmitted for a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to thrombus in the stent. ...
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A patient was discharged with a PleurX® drainage catheter due to malignant pleural effusion. During a home health visit, the nurse drained the catheter and changed the dressing, as well as instruc...
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The patient is a 71-year-old male admitted for weakness, who became delirious during the stay. The provider documented “Delirium unclear cause. Continue neuro checks, Lexapro and Abilify.” The ...
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The patient is a 29-year-old, who had a spontaneous vaginal delivery. The provider’s final diagnostic statement listed, “Triple I, premature rupture of fetal membranes, and anemia.” Our physi...
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A patient with fever and leukocytosis is admitted to the hospital for workup to rule out infection. No clear source of the symptoms was found, and the patient was diagnosed with SIRS as the dischar...
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