ICD-10 Update:
Crack Appendicitis Coding With Numerous Site Based Options
Published on Sun Feb 15, 2015
Heed peritonitis while coding for acute appendicitis. As you explore ICD-10 options for appendicitis, remember to emphasize detailed documentation that lets you pinpoint the exact site of pathology and the diagnosis. “While we can all recognize the need for more detailed documentation to support proper ICD-10 coding, this documentation must come from the physicians,” says Duane C. Abbey, PhD, president [...]