Pulmonology Coding Alert

How did you fare in our ICD-10 coding quiz on page 27? Read on for the solutions to these diagnosis coding questions.

Answer 1: In this case, you should report the codes for the signs and symptoms (e.g., R06.00, Dyspnea, unspecified), R23.0 (Cyanosis) or R00.0 (Tachycardia, unspecified) to order the testing. You'll report the inpatient evaluation and lavage with the diagnosis code for acute respiratory distress syndrome using J80 (Acute respiratory distress syndrome).

Answer 2: Since the diagnosis was confirmed, you'll report J21.0 (Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus) for this patient.

Answer 3: To report a diagnosis of suberosis, you'll report J67.3 (Suberosis).

Answer 4: In this case, you should report the diagnosis with J86.9 (Pyothorax without fistula).

Answer 5: For this patient, J66.0 (Byssinosis) is the most accurate code to describe the condition.