tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2007 Issue 9

Reader Questions: Deduce Angina Type Before Coding

Question: What exactly is "angina pectoris" and what is the proper diagnosis code for this condition? Missouri SubscriberAnswer: Also known as simply "angina," angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain, usually caused by coronary artery disease. Patients may experience angina as constricting chest pain, perhaps radiating from the left shoulder and arm. Angina often presents as "attacks" that occur with provocation, such as exercise or emotional excitement. Not all anginas are alike; several types exist, and they have corresponding diagnoses codes: - Stable angina occurs when a patient has recurring episodes of chest pain that are...

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