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Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy as a sequela of traumatic brain injury

I am trying to correctly code for a pt who has been diagnosed variously with cerebral palsy following MVA, traumatic brain damage following MVA, spastic paraplegia, etc. I’m pretty sure I need the S06.2X9S with a condition code indicating MVA for the 2nd dx; my question is whether I can use G80.0 as the primary – my reading seems to indicate that the code is for a congenital condition, whereas this patient’s condition is post-traumatic. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Janet Beck, CPC

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metastasis to brain

Hi,

Am I on the right track here?

Pt. Dx w/ uterine ca s/p successful hysterectomy, cancer free 4 yrs., however recent metastasis to the brain. Presenting for radiation therapy today.

I choose:

Z51.0, Radiation therapy

C79.31 Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

Z90.710 Acquired absence of both cervix and uterus

Am I missing anything? Is C79.31 right?

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facial paralysis due to brain tumor – please help!

I am in need of some help with part of a facial surgery one of my physicians performed!
The brief decriptions is "Left preauricular SMAS flap with fixation buccal fat pad and additional SMAS tightening for the correction of facial laxity"
Does any one have a suggestion of what CPT code may be appropriate? I would greatly appreciate any input at all!
Thanks in advance!

Sally C

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PLEASE HELP! Radiation soft tissue injury of the brain ICD-10 code(s)

I am having trouble determining the correct ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) for "Radiation soft tissue injury of the brain". One of my providers is treating a patient for this condition with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He also refers to the condition as "Radiation therapy induced brain necrosis". I have done a lot of research and the choices seem to come down to L59.8- Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation and a combination of I67.89- Other cerebrovascular disease and Y84.2-Radiological procedure and radiotherapy as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure. I do know that brain radionecrosis is considered a covered dx for hyperbaric treatment by some payers, but I67.89 and Y84.2 do not seem to be covered on the NCD. On the other hand, L59.8 is covered by the NCD, but I am not sure that diagnosis pertains to the brain. There is also T66.XXXA- Radiation sickness, unspecified, initial encounter, but that doesn’t seem specific enough and is also not covered by the NCD. I have been going in circles with this for a while now. Any and all help is VERY much appreciated. Thank you!!!

Angie Knight, CPC

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