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Code This Complication Dx Correctly

Published on Thu Sep 26, 2024

Question: If a patient suffers from an intra- or postoperative complication involving bleeding — such as hemorrhage or hematoma — how can you note it on the claim? Are there ICD-10 codes for such circumstances? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, there are several codes to represent this complication. Which one you choose will depend on the type of complication. Do this: Head [...]
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