ICD-10:
Code for Adenoid Hypertrophy Will Have 1:1 Switch
Published on Tue Sep 23, 2014
Tip: Documentation of ‘enlargement of adenoids’ signals same condition. The adenoids are tonsil-like glands located at the back of the nose. When a patient is diagnosed with hypertrophy of adenoids, it means he has enlarged adenoid tissues that can potentially block nasal passages completely or cause sleep disturbances. Code choice: If the otolaryngologist documents hypertrophy of adenoids, you should report [...]