tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q2

ICD-10-CM: Know Your Anatomy to Master New Aortic Aneurysm Dx Options

Ignore ‘Code first’ notes at your peril. If your practice includes vascular surgery, you should be in the know about the expansion of diagnosis codes for aortic aneurysm (AA). With changes in ICD-10-CM 2023, not only do you have to know the exact anatomic site of the aortic aneurysm, but also whether the site has ruptured. Read on for tips to help you choose the correct diagnosis code in every case. Understand AA Basics An aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in part of the artery wall. This causes the wall of the artery to weaken and can...

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