Mrsrpc
Guru
The instructions say this: "
ICD-10-CM Codes: In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Rupture, ruptured/tendon (traumatic), you are directed to see Strain. Look for Strain/tendon referring you to see Injury, muscle, by site, strain. Look for Injury/Achilles tendon/strain directing you to S86.01-. When verifying in the Tabular List, you will notice you need a 6th character 2 to identify the left side and the 7th character A to indicate this is the initial encounter. The resulting code is S86.012A." My question is: How would I know to DEFY the instructions which clearly say to go by Injury, MUSCLE, by site, strain and decide to look up Injury Achilles tendon when I STARTED by looking for a tendon rupture but was told NOT to??????? I feel like I'm losing my MIND with this course. The rules are so conflicting. |