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Single ICD-9 Code Represents Syncope and Collapse
Question: A patient who suffered a syncope and fall reports to the ED. The patient is also exhibiting hallucinogenic behavior and giddiness. How many diagnosis codes will I need for this claim? Reader Questions and You Be the Coder reviewed by Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP, president of MRSI, an ED coding and billing company in Woburn, Mass.
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Answer: You-ll report three diagnosis codes on your claim: 780.2 (Syncope and collapse) for the syncope and collapse, 780.1 (Hallucinations) for the hallucinations, and 780.4 (Dizziness and giddiness) to 93010 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; interpretation and report only) to represent the patient's giddiness.
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