Question: Our physician is treating a patient following a splenectomy due to MVA in the past. The patient now has a compromised immune system. What is the correct diagnosis for this chronic condition?
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Answer: A patient does not have a compromised immune system simply because his spleen is removed.
Your physician should document the reason he is treating the patient so you can code accordingly. Consider reporting 289.50 (Disease of spleen, unspecified) or 279.3 (Unspecified immunity deficiency) if you don't have more specific information.