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ICD-10 Conventions-2
Additional which comes first info
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When coding a diagnosis with both acute and chronic active, which is coded first? | Acute, then chronic |
| If one code has both acute and chronic versions, and it is appropriate for the situation, should the code use the combined code or code each separately? | Use the combined code |
| When coding sequelae, which is code coded first? the residual effect first or the cause of the residual effect?. | code the residual effect first, then the cause of the residual is coded next. |
| What is the time-limit for recording residual effects? | There is no time limit. |
| How many times can a coder use the same diagnosis code in one encounter? | Only once. |
| If the patient has two different conditions that can be reported in a single diagnosis code, how many codes should be used? | One |
| How many times can the same diagnosis code be used per patient? | As many times as the condition is treated. |
| If there is no bilateral diagnosis code, what should the coder use if the condition is bilateral? | Code each side separately. |
| What code should be used if the side is not indicated? | Use code for unspecified side |
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