tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2019 Issue Q4

ICD-10: Verify the Diagnosis Codes When Treating Contusions

Laterality, location count when seeking these ICD-10 codes. Selecting the most accurate codes can be challenging when patients present with bruises, because these contusions can sometimes be symptoms of a more serious condition. In addition, you’ve got to account for location, laterality, and other factors when selecting the right codes in this category. Test your contusion coding knowledge with a quick quiz that will allow you to assess your contusion knowledge. Use This Contusion Definition Question 1: What is a contusion? Answer 1: A bruise, or contusion, is caused when the blood vessels are damaged or broken as...

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