Can anybody tell whether it is mandatory to code 285.9 with 648.2x 
-
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten your username or password use our password reminder tool. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..
Wiki Pregnancy complicatiion
- Thread starter anoopramesh86@gmail.com
- Start date
SajithKS
New
mandatory
this is mandatory mr ramesh as per icd coding guide lines.
this is mandatory mr ramesh as per icd coding guide lines.
mitchellde
True Blue
Category 648 has a convention which states use additional code to specify the condition you need the 648.2- first listed ( fifth character mandatory)
648.2 and 285.9
Hi Ramesh ,
Additional codes from other chapters can be used in conjunction with chapter 11 codes to further specify conditions if necessary. They are listed as secondary diagnoses. The 648.2X code is sequenced first, followed by the code for anemia, 285.9. Code 285.9 is used to show the type of anemia. See the note below 648: Use additional code to identify the condition.
But in some codes like 643 series does not having this note. Also those codes giving the full description for condition.
Excludes Note indicates that an additional code may be required to fully explain the condition.
The condition in the exclusion note (648.2) is not included in the code under review
If the condition specified in the exclusion note is present, the additional code should be assigned along 280-289 series.
Hi Ramesh ,
Additional codes from other chapters can be used in conjunction with chapter 11 codes to further specify conditions if necessary. They are listed as secondary diagnoses. The 648.2X code is sequenced first, followed by the code for anemia, 285.9. Code 285.9 is used to show the type of anemia. See the note below 648: Use additional code to identify the condition.
But in some codes like 643 series does not having this note. Also those codes giving the full description for condition.
Excludes Note indicates that an additional code may be required to fully explain the condition.
The condition in the exclusion note (648.2) is not included in the code under review
If the condition specified in the exclusion note is present, the additional code should be assigned along 280-289 series.