tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 8

Reader Questions: Deduce Angina Type Before Choosing Diagnosis

Question: A patient reports to the ED complaining of pain that started in his chest and spread left toward his shoulder and arm. He says that this is the third episode he's had in the past week. Also, the patient says the pain seems to occur after he exercises. During the course of a level-four E/M, the ED physician diagnoses angina pectoris. But exactly what type of angina did this patient suffer from? Michigan SubscriberAnswer: There are several types of angina; judging from the description, this patient may have had stable angina, which is marked by recurrent episodes of...

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