Pulmonology Coding Alert

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Incorporate These 3 Key Points To Help You Master Acute Chest Syndrome Coding

Include hematological findings to bolster claims for services. When pulmonologist diagnoses a patient with Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS, 517.3), you will reap the best benefits if you not only know how to code the signs and symptoms but also such procedures as sputum analyses and bone scans.  Background: In a typical situation, ACS patients present with sickle-cell disease (282.42, 282.6x) [...]
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