Kisha
Networker
A 36 year old woman with a history of asthma for 10 years came in with increased shortness of breath and coughing. She is three months pregnant. A thorough exam was done including fetal monitoring. She was treated with inhalers and was discharged. Final diagnosis: acute exacerbation of COPD.
I coded 59022-TC
786.05, 493.22, V22.2
Do I need to code for the asthma inhaler?
I coded 59022-TC
786.05, 493.22, V22.2
Do I need to code for the asthma inhaler?