AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Gross Hematuria due to Thin Membrane Disease
A patient is admitted with gross hematuria. The discharge summary states: “Gross hematuria secondary to probable thin membrane disease: acute, persisting.” What is the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis code assignment for thin membrane disease? ...
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Article Overview
This article is a short ICD-10-CM coding discussion focused on hematuria associated with probable thin membrane disease. It is intended for coders, billers, CDI staff, and clinicians who need to understand how the documented diagnosis is handled in the diagnosis index and related terminology. The article covers the clinical context, the coding question posed, and the rationale for the diagnosis code assignment.
Why This Topic Matters
Hematuria cases can be coded differently depending on documentation and indexed terminology, so this topic is relevant for accurate diagnosis reporting and consistent record abstraction.
What You Will Learn
- How this hematuria-related diagnosis is framed in ICD-10-CM context
- What documentation terms are highlighted as relevant to code assignment
- How the article connects the clinical scenario to diagnosis indexing concepts
- Which ICD-10-CM diagnosis code is identified for the scenario
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Coding auditors
Codes Discussed
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