Reader Questions:
Code This Complication Dx Correctly
Published on Wed May 22, 2024
Question: If a patient suffers from an intra- or postoperative complication involving bleeding — such as hemorrhage or hematoma — how do you note it on the claim? Are there ICD-10-CM 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 [...]