AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Benign Recurrent Intrahepatic Cholestasis
A patient who was recently hospitalized for jaundice returns with complaints of overall itching and jaundice. The patient is diagnosed with benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC). Liver biopsy as well as a serological work-up are nonrevealing as to the cause of BRIC. What is the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for BRIC? ...
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Article Overview
This article is about benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC), a liver and bilirubin-metabolism topic relevant to ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding. It provides a brief clinical overview, explains the condition in general terms, and addresses the coding context for documenting the patient’s diagnosis. The content is useful for coders, CDI staff, auditors, and others reviewing liver-related and metabolic diagnosis coding questions.
Why This Topic Matters
BRIC is uncommon and may appear in records with overlapping liver and bilirubin-related findings. Understanding the article helps readers identify the documentation topic and locate the relevant ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding discussion.
What You Will Learn
- What benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is in broad clinical terms.
- How the article frames the diagnosis within ICD-10-CM coding context.
- What general documentation elements are mentioned in relation to the condition.
- Which body systems and disease categories are relevant to the discussion.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Coding auditors
- Healthcare billing staff
- Physician practice staff
Codes Discussed
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