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Coding Question on Liver and heart disease

Last post 08-28-2009, 4:25 PM by Christina Benjamin. 2 replies.
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  •  08-03-2009, 2:18 AM

    Coding Question on Liver and heart disease

    Hello Everyone:

    Will someone please tell me the correct way to code the following scenarios ? Are my answers correct??

    Scenario #1: "Acute hepatitis and early cirrhosis of the liver due to chronic alcoholism; status post kidney transplant"

    My answer to scenario #1: 571.1, 571.2, 303.91, and V42.0

    Scenario #2: "History of chronic diastolic congestive heart failure and hypertension

    My answer to scenario #2: 428.0, 428.32, 401.9

     

    Your response is appreciated.

    Kyra :-)

  •  08-03-2009, 9:57 PM

    Re: Coding Question on Liver and heart disease

    Hi Kyra:

    #1 looks ok to me.

    For #2: Here, what I would code: 428.32, 402.91

  •  08-28-2009, 4:25 PM

    Re: Coding Question on Liver and heart disease

    Yash, I am really impressed with your replies on here to the coding questions. Keep up the great work. Christina
    Christina Benjamin
    Independent Coding & Education Consultant
    Email: cmbenjamin@bellsouth.net
    www.tools4coding.com