spouse

  1. J

    Wiki Independent Historian: Spouse

    I'm currently reviewing a case where a new patient is downplaying the severity of his current issue, infection of big toe, and denying any other current health issues to the provider. His wife is documented as stating that the patient has diabetes and high blood pressure, has had several cases...
  2. H

    Wiki Spousal abuse coding. When is it considered confirmed or suspected?

    Hello! I bill for Inpatient hospital visits for teaching physicians. I don't normally see abuse charges come in so I am a little bit confused about how I should code this patient's situation. The patient came in with heroin overdose. When asked the, patient stated his wife gave him the...
Top