ICD-10 Update:
Watch These Changes for Non-meningitic Complications of Herpes Zoster
Published on Thu Feb 09, 2012
Report the myelopathy, ganglionitis, neuropathy, and unspecified neurological complications.When you're faced with a neurological complication after an episode of Herpes zoster, you'll need to know how to report it once ICD-10 comes into effect Oct. 1, 2013. Take our advice below on pinning down the appropriate diagnosis for specific neurological complication associated with the Herpes zoster virus. Review the basics: Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles and also known as zona, is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same infection that causes chicken pox. "The estimated annual number of Herpes zoster cases in the United States is approximately 1 million," says Marvel Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, owner of MJH Consulting in Denver, Co.Coding for Herpes zoster without complications is simple as there is a single code. "Herpes zoster without complications is currently reported with 053.9 (Herpes zoster without mention of complications) which is cross walked over [...]