tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 44

Reader Question: Look to the Future for Cystitis ICD-10 Codes

Question: Our physician reported interstitial cystitis in a patient who had hematuria. How can we code for this diagnosis? What will be the ICD-10-CM options for us in the next year? Answer: The ICD-9-CM code for interstitial cystitis is 595.1 (Chronic interstitial cystitis). ICD-9-CM has no specific options for the presentation of hematuria.  ICD-10-CM: When your diagnosis coding changes, you will have two new diagnoses. They are: N30.10, Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria N30.11, Interstitial cystitis (chronic) with hematuria You’ll choose between N30.10 and N30.11 based on whether the patient has hematuria...

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