AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2013 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica
This patient was admitted for workup of gastrointestinal (GI) carcinoma and skin lesions. The physician documented “acrokeratosis paraneoplastica, Bazex syndrome,” in the final diagnostic statement. What is the ICD-9-CM code for this syndrome? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article explains how a documented diagnosis of acrokeratosis paraneoplastica (Bazex syndrome) is handled in ICD-9-CM and how it may relate to additional documented conditions found during a gastrointestinal carcinoma workup. It is intended for coding professionals who need to identify the relevant diagnosis code, understand the article’s general coding context, and recognize that accompanying manifestations and the underlying malignancy may also be coded when documented.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate diagnosis coding for uncommon syndromes and associated malignancies affects claim accuracy, clinical record integrity, and principal diagnosis selection in hospital encounters.
What You Will Learn
- How this syndrome is addressed in ICD-9-CM coding discussions
- How the article frames coding when the syndrome appears during a malignancy workup
- What kinds of additional documented conditions may also be considered for coding
- How principal diagnosis sequencing is discussed at a high level in relation to the admission context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management staff
Codes Discussed
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