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What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code assignment for the creation of a percutaneous cutaneoperitoneal fistula for peritoneal dialysis, which is placed laparoscopically?
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The ICD-9-CM guidelines provide direction on the coding of admissions/encounters when the purpose is rehabilitation. In those situations, the appropriate code from category V57, Care involving use ...
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The patient had suffered an acute cerebral infarction with residual aphasia and right hemiplegia
(dominant side) and was admitted to a rehabilitation facility following a stay at the acute care ...
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The patient was admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) following an acute care hospitalization for surgical treatment of a displaced fracture of the right intertrochanteric femur. ...
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The patient was transferred to a skilled nursing facility’s rehabilitation unit for occupational therapy and physical therapy, following a prolonged stay at a long-term care hospital (LTCH), wher...
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The patient presents for decompressive lumbar laminectomy. The surgeon performed an open complete decompressive laminectomy of L3-L4, as well as superior partial laminectomy of L5, and inferior par...
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In Coding Clinic, Fourth Quarter 2013, pages 116-117, information was published about the device
character for the insertion of a totally implantable central venous access device (port-...
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Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS, Fourth Quarter 2013, pages 126-127, provided advice about the
creation of a percutaneous cutaneoperitoneal fistula. This advice is problematic. The root...
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A 65-year-old male with severe calf claudication developed an ulcer on the right foot, and was admitted to the hospital for percutaneous interventional procedure. The patient is a smoker with diabe...
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A 74-year-old male was admitted to the hospital after being in a car accident, with acute abdomen and suspected internal bleeding. The patient had a documented history of pulmonary embolism, and wa...
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