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ICD-10-CM Dx/Tx serv
ICD-10 Coding diagnostic and therapeutic service
Question | Answer |
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For patient receiving only diagnostic services, which diagnosis code should be listed first? | the diagnosis, condition , problem, or other reason for the test. |
In what sequence should diagnosis codes be located when testing is done for chronic conditions? | As additional codes |
When there are no signs/symptoms and an encounter occurs for routine lab/radiology testing, What code should be assigned? | Z01.89 Encounter for other specified special examinations |
What code(s) should be applied if routine and non-routine testing to evaluate signs and symptoms are performed at the same visit? | the code describing the reason for the non-routine tests as well as the Z code for routine testing (Z01.89) |
For outpatient encounters, if a test is performed during the visit and the provider has interpreted the test and results are available at the time of coding, what should coded? | The definitive diagnosis determined by the test results. I no definitive diagnosis has been determined, code the signs and symptoms. |
If a patient receives no therapeutic services during a visit, what diagnosis should be first listed? | the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for the visit per the medical record. |
If a patient is seen for only therapeutic services, and has additional chronic conditions, should the chronic conditions also be coded as additional codes? | Yes |
If a patient is being seen only for chemotherapy or radiation therapy, what code is coded first? | The Z code for Chemo tx or Rad tx, followed by the diagnosis leading to the tx. |
When a patient presents for pre-op exam, what should the first-listed code be? | Z code for pre-op exam first. Add other code(s) describing the reason for the surgery as additional codes. Also add codes describing findings of pre-op eval. |