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I need help in understanding how to code the following:
1. ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.
2. ACUTE BACTERIAL EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
3. ASTHMA WITH EXACERBATION.
I would code this as 493.22 only. Coworkers would code this as 491.22 & 493.22. I don't understand how you can get acute bronchitis out of exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Any help would be greatly appreciated.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
1. ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.
2. ACUTE BACTERIAL EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
3. ASTHMA WITH EXACERBATION.
I would code this as 493.22 only. Coworkers would code this as 491.22 & 493.22. I don't understand how you can get acute bronchitis out of exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Any help would be greatly appreciated.