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ICD_10 Ch 6 G codes
Dx of the Nervous System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of codes are included in the G codes? | Combination codes with both etiology and manifestations. |
| G89, Pain not elsewhere classified may be used how? | Generally, it can be used to in conjunction with codes from other chapters to provide more detail about acute or chronic pain. |
| If the pain is not specified as acute or chronic, would it be appropriate to add G89 for post-thoracotomy, post procedural, or cancer-related pain? | No |
| Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to code G89 as a first-listed or principal dx? What other code(s) would need to be added? | When pain management/control is the main reason for the encounter.. Code(s) for the underlying cause of the pain would be additional dx codes to be added. |
| What is the first code when the prime reason for the encounter is insertion of a neurostimulator? | The appropriate pain code.. |
| What is the first code when the reason for the encounter is to treat the underlying condition and a neurotransmitter is inserted during the encounter? | The underlying condition. The appropriate pain code should follow. |
| How is coding handled when one code include a body part in the pain definition but not an indication of type of pain that is documented in the medical record? | The G89 code can be used along with the site of the pain code. |
| If the reason for the encounter is for pain control or pain management, what should be coded first? second? | pain code followed by specific site pain code. |
| If the reason for the encounter is for any other reason than pain control/management, and no definitive diagnosis has been established, what should be coded? | code for specific site followed by appropriate G89 code. |
| What is the default for post-thoracotomy or post-op pain that is not specified as acute or chronic? | Acute |
| What if post-op pain is NOT related to a specific post-op complication? How should it be coded? | Appropriate G89 code. |
| What if post-op pain IS related to a specific post-op complication? How should it be coded? | An appropriate Charter 19 code should be used. In addition, if needed to further describe the pain, G89 would be used for acute or chronic. |
| How long does pain have to be present to be described as "chronic" pain? | There is no timeframe. Go by the documentation. |
| If paralysis is the result of sequela of CVA, is a code used to indicate dominant/nondominat side? | No |
| If the dominant side is not specified, what is the default? | Dominant |
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