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Coding Anemia caused by radiotherapy
I am using the 2018 AAPC study guide. It says if the focus is on treatment of the anemia code the anemia first, then the neoplasm and then Y84.2. I am trying to find what key word I would look up in the Index that would lead me to Y84.2. I understand the abnormal reaction but can not find a way to get there.
Thank you
DV
Thank you
DV
Esophageal Stenting if Provider Caused the Rent
Hi there, we are trying to find information on billing esophageal stents if the provider caused a small rent during EGD/ERCP. I know if there is post polypectomy bleeding (caused by physician) you cannot bill for hemorrhage control. You can only bill hem control if the bleeding was encountered organically. Does this rule apply to stenting? Can we bill for the stent if the rent was caused by a blind approach? Thanks!
HTN caused by Meds
Hello Everyone, I have a diagnosis question.
The patient is being seen for nosebleeds. The nosebleeds are caused by her essential hypertension which is exacerbated by her long term use of Aderall (amphetamine). The doctor is suggesting that she stop taking her Aderall until her HTN is under control and that should stop the nosebleeds.
Do I code for both the Essential HTN and HTN secondary? I cannnot find a code for HTN secondary to medication. I also cannot find a code for the long term use of amphetamines.
I appreciate any recommendations. Thanks,
Jonique Dietzen, CPC
OCD of Talus, caused by injury NOT disease
Can anyone help me find a diagnosis injury code that would identify an OCD lesion of the talus or the right ankle that was caused by an injury? I keep coming up with M codes and I need an S code. 
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