Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Use Details on CSF Leak Location to Nail Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, how should I choose an ICD-10 code for the condition? Iowa Subscriber Answer: There are five possible answers to your question — the correct one depends on encounter details. Go back and check the notes. Then, choose from the following diagnosis codes:
Related Articles
Neurosurgery Coding Alert
- News You Can Use:
CPT® Clarifies New Unlisted Procedure Guidelines
Do you know you can report multiple unlisted procedures? In a recent CPT® Assistant article, [...] - Surgery:
Code Correctly by Knowing Conditions for Craniotomy/Craniectomy
Do you know why the surgeon would perform amygdalohippocampectomy? When a patient undergoes a craniectomy/craniotomy, [...] - Condition Spotlight:
Know Options for Optimal Scoliosis Tx Coding
Remember, a back brace might be used to lessen the condition. Patients that report to [...] - You Be the Coder:
Get Your Codes in Order for This Trauma Scenario
Question: A 25-year-old snowboarder accidentally encounters an obstacle, resulting in a serious fall. Severe neck pain [...] - Reader Questions:
Know When to Code for Gill-Type Laminectomy
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed “laminectomy, Gill type.” I’m at a loss; how [...] - Reader Questions:
Know the 5 Levels of Medicare Appeals
Question: I filed a claim for a Medicare Part B patient with my Medicare Administrative Contractor [...] - Reader Questions:
Use Details on CSF Leak Location to Nail Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, how should I choose an [...]
