Question CHRONIC CONDITION CODING ER VISITS

[mbradford1@twcny.rr.com]

Good afternoon,

Our office is having a discussion on whether or not we should be coding chronic conditions on every ER visit. Some say yes, always code chronic conditions that are still current with the patient regardless of what the ER visit is for. Some say only code the chronic conditions if the conditions are treated in the ER at that time. Some say code the chronic conditions if they are related to the reason the patient is being seen in the ER. Can anyone please verify any and all instances and when chronic conditions can be coded or should be coded on ER visits?


Thank you so much in advance,

Melody

 

[TThivierge]

Mbradfrod,
I d add chronic conditions (the top 10)or forever disease if related to current injury or illness. Usually the provider should know to list this data. Also think about reason pt is coming to ER visit...run out of meds, lacerated hand, fever, or pt suffering with some type of Cancer or HIV symptoms, urinary problems, auto accident muscle aches STD rash,Etc.
Chronic Conditions CHF, Atrial Fib, Parkinson Ds, CHKD stages, DM, ,COPD, Multiple Scleor, Hemiplegia, Arthritis, HIV or Cancer (noted if current vs past history)
Forever Ds can be Depression, Mental Retardation, Herpes genital, HIV, LUPUS, Autism, Alcoholism or differ Sub Abuses, Sickle Cell,or (T.O.A.D) Transplanted organs, Amputations, Ostomies and Dialysis
I hope helped you somewhat on this topic
Lady T