AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Postoperative Fever
What is the appropriate code for a postoperative fever? Does the physician have to specifically document that the postop fever is a complication of the procedure in order for code 998.89, Other specified complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, other, to be assigned? The discharge diagnosis clearly states “post-op fever.†...
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Article Overview
This brief coding article discusses postoperative fever in the context of ICD-9-CM diagnosis reporting. It is aimed at coding professionals seeking clarification on documentation and index-based code assignment for this postoperative condition.
Why This Topic Matters
Postoperative fever is a common documentation scenario, and coders need to understand how it is represented in ICD-9-CM without overstepping the source documentation. The article is relevant for accurate diagnosis coding and for interpreting what the physician must document.
What You Will Learn
- How postoperative fever is addressed in ICD-9-CM
- What type of physician documentation is discussed in relation to postoperative fever
- How the article frames index-based diagnosis lookup for this condition
- What coding scenario the article is trying to clarify for coders
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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