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Cocaine use during pregnancy is assigned a code from subcategory O99.32-, Drug use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. At subcategory O99.32-, there is a note instructing, “Us...
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In the patient’s history and physical examination, the provider documented “recreational marijuana use.” Should recreational marijuana use be coded?
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Please clarify the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Section I.C.b.3. pertaining to psychoactive substance use. For example, the provider documented opioid use. The patient was...
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A 75-year-old patient with osteoporosis sustained a ground level fall, resulting in a right displaced mid-shaft femoral fracture. In this case, would it be appropriate to assign code M80.051A, Age-...
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