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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 a pathologic compression fracture at L5 presented for kyphoplasty via the Kiva® treatment system that utilizes an implant rather than a balloon technique. A needle was advanced via ...
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A patient with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, right ventricular failure and mediastinal bleeding underwent surgical exploration and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). T...
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A patient underwent evacuation of intraparenchymal hemorrhage using NICO BrainPath® technology. A burr hole was created and a circular craniotomy was completed. The bone flap was elevated, a dural...
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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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