Wiki Hospitalist Coding Question

[ticenc]

Hospitalist admits patient who has a right hip fracture. Orthopedics performs an ORIF. What diagnosis code(s) does the hospitalist use for visits after the repair?

 

[kdlberg]

There is a code for postprocedural pain, if the patient still has pain. Otherwise, probably Z09.

 

[TThivierge]

Hi
Id use the Z47.32 dx block or having complications on the hip ORI use the T84 dx block . Id use the dx Z47 last and what ever is the problem suffering with or trying to mend as first dx code
Lady T

 

[kdlberg]

I forgot about that block (I code primary care.) Yes, that's a much better choice.