Ms.M
Networker
Hi,
what would be the diagnosis code for this. They had a U/S abd done.
441.4?
thank you,
what would be the diagnosis code for this. They had a U/S abd done.
441.4?
thank you,
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Wiki RE;Pulsatile abdominal structure
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jbaird
Networker
This is always a tough one. If there are no other symptoms I use 789.9 - other symptoms involving abdomen and pelvis. If there's pain or a mass, code that instead because it is more specific. You cannot code 441.4 unless the doctor states they have an aneurysm.
Ms.M
Networker
re; pulsatile abd structure
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!