JulesofColorado
Expert
Patient came into the ER for abdominal pain. The history states chronic pancreatitis.
The final diagnosis is Acute abdominal pain, anemia, alcohol intoxication.
Should the chronic pancreatitis be coded since it's not in the diagnosis? If so, do I still code the acute abdominal pain?
Thanks.
The final diagnosis is Acute abdominal pain, anemia, alcohol intoxication.
Should the chronic pancreatitis be coded since it's not in the diagnosis? If so, do I still code the acute abdominal pain?
Thanks.