AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2013 Issue 2; Ask the Editor - ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Questions
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-10-CM code for this syndrome? ...
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Article Overview
This coding article explains how a documented diagnosis of acrokeratosis paraneoplastica, also called Bazex syndrome, is addressed in ICD-10-CM when it appears during a gastrointestinal carcinoma workup. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, and clinicians who document paraneoplastic skin syndromes, because it discusses the general coding context for the syndrome, related manifestations, and the need to consider the underlying malignancy and admission circumstances.
Why This Topic Matters
Paraneoplastic syndromes can affect diagnosis coding, associated manifestations, and principal diagnosis selection during an inpatient admission. Understanding the article helps users recognize the documentation context and the broader coding considerations involved.
What You Will Learn
- How this syndrome is identified in ICD-10-CM coding context
- What additional coding considerations may arise when other manifestations are documented
- Why the underlying malignancy and admission circumstances can affect coding decisions
- How the article situates the condition within paraneoplastic skin disorders
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Healthcare providers documenting diagnoses
Codes Discussed
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