tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Take Your Time When Coding Aortic Root Abscess

Question: What ICD-10-CM code should I report for an aortic root abscess? Maine Subscriber Answer: An aortic root abscess is usually the result of an infection of the aortic valve. If there is no diagnosis indicating an underlying infection, you should request the chart or report be addended to include it so long as the provider agrees. The diagnosis then depends on whether the valve is native or a prosthesis. If the valve is native, you’re left with Infection/ heart/see Carditis. You may then code via the degree of specificity or report unspecified code I51.89 (Other ill-defined...

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