AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Tubular Adenomas of Descending Colon and Rectosigmoid
A patient has polyps removed from the descending colon and rectosigmoid junction, which the provider documented as tubular adenomas in his final diagnostic statement. What are the diagnosis code assignments for tubular adenoma of these two separate sites? ...
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Article Overview
This brief article addresses a diagnosis coding scenario involving tubular adenomas identified in two colorectal sites. It is useful for coders working with gastrointestinal neoplasm documentation and diagnosis code selection, especially when documentation distinguishes between separate anatomic locations.
Why This Topic Matters
Colorectal polyp and adenoma documentation can affect diagnosis coding accuracy when multiple sites are involved. This article helps readers understand the type of coding question being asked and the scope of the diagnosis coding guidance discussed.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a diagnosis coding question involving tubular adenomas in two colorectal locations.
- What general diagnosis coding topic area the article focuses on.
- How documentation of anatomic site separation is presented in the article’s coding scenario.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Healthcare documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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