Find out what diagnoses fall under J44.-. With guidelines and Includes, Excludes1, Excludes2, and Code also instructions, the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) category of the ICD-10-CM code set can be confusing even for seasoned coders. But have no fear [...]
Find out what diagnoses fall under J44.-. With guidelines, Includes, Excludes1, Excludes2, and Code also notes, the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) category of the ICD-10-CM code set can be confusing even for seasoned coders. Take a deep breath and [...]
Question: A 50-year-old patient came into our pulmonology practice presenting with breathing difficulties and chest tightness. During the questioning, the patient indicated they had been experiencing the symptoms for more than a month and recently their condition had worsened, which [...]
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, [...]
Investigate occupational history to arrive at the specific diagnosis. Coding for lung pathologies due to inhalation of dust can be a daunting task. You may tend to use category J66 (Airway disease due to specific organic dust), but there are [...]
Look for a one-to-one match for coal and asbestos. While ICD-10 will offer you some direct matches for pneumoconiosis, you will be mistaken if you believe it applies to all causative dusts. Here is a layout of new and extended [...]
Hint: Look for other expansions to J66 for pneumopathy due to inhalation of other dusts. When your pulmonologist diagnoses byssinosis, a condition caused by inhalation of cotton dust, you’ll be pleased to know that you have a very specific code [...]
Hint: Look for other expansions to J66 for pneumopathy due to inhalation of other dusts. When your pulmonologist diagnoses byssinosis, a condition caused by inhalation of cotton dust, you’ll be pleased to know that you have a very specific code [...]
