molivarez
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I am currently experiencing a back and forth discussion regarding the correct ICD 10 codes to report when the provider has documented Osteoarthritis of the hands and spine.
Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue states the following about site and laterality
Most of the codes within Chapter 13 have site and liberality designations. The site represents the bone, joint, or the muscle involved. For some conditions where more than one bone, joint or muscle is usually involved, such as osteoarthritis there is a "multiple sites" code available. For categories where no multiple code is provided and more than one bone, joint or muscle is involved, multiple codes should be used to indicate the different sites involved.
What would the correct code(s) assignment be?
Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue states the following about site and laterality
Most of the codes within Chapter 13 have site and liberality designations. The site represents the bone, joint, or the muscle involved. For some conditions where more than one bone, joint or muscle is usually involved, such as osteoarthritis there is a "multiple sites" code available. For categories where no multiple code is provided and more than one bone, joint or muscle is involved, multiple codes should be used to indicate the different sites involved.
What would the correct code(s) assignment be?
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