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3752 - Code for urology review
The ACHI code 96037-00 [1824] Other assessment, consultation or evaluation includes: Assessment NOS Consultation NOS Evaluation NOS Interview NOS The ACHI code 96090-00 [1869] Other counselling or education includes: Counselling NOS Education NOS For example: A urology nurse practitioner reviews the patient. Sometimes, this nurse speciali... (September 2021) read more...

3602 - Medium chain acyl-coa dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)
What is the appropriate code for Medium chain acyl-coa dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)? MCADD is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy source. This means that someone with MCADD can become very ill if their body's energy demands exceed their energy intake, such as during infections or vomiting illnesses when they're unable to eat. The best fit code I can find is: Deficiency ... (June 2020) read more...

3832 - (down arrow) Blood pressure (BP)
While trying to follow the advice in VICC Query #3627 ACS 0010 Clinical documentation and general abstraction guidelines documented descriptions and ACS 0010 Clinical documentation and general abstraction guidelines, we have determined that our coders have been interpreting the advice differently. Can you please provide advice on which code should be assigned for documentation of “(down arrow) BP” (assuming that it meets ACS 0002)? 1.) Can you ... (May 2022) read more...

2418 - 3D imaging used in EPS and ablations - retired 31/5/2021
Is there is a special code to capture 3D imaging used in EPS and ablations? Currently we are using 38212-00 [665] Cardiac electrophysiological study, >= 4 catheters (which includes intraoperative cardiac mapping).... (December 2008) read more...

2168 - Abdominoplasty - retired 30/6/2013
1/ If transfer of umbilicus is documented but repair of musclo-aponeurotic layer is NOT documented can we assume repair is radical? 2/ Is repair of rectus sheath part of the musculo-aponeurotic layer? Search Details: ABDOMINOPLASTY -abdominal apron 30165-00 [1666] --with ---excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue ----and repair of musculo-aponeurotic layer -----and tran... (March 2007) read more...

2535 - Abdominoplasty for reduction of the excess skin - retired 30/6/2015
As a positive result of lap band surgery many patients represent for abdominoplasty for reduction of the excess skin. After checking the 10 AM Commandments Volume 8 Number 2 September 2001, I refer to Abdominal Apron/overhang for the use of Code E65 Localised adiposity. Whilst the wording of excess/loose skin or marked weight loss requiring abdominoplasty is not the same as 'abdominal apron' or 'abdominal overhang' can this code be applied for ... (June 2010) read more...

3875 - Ablation of pancreatic pseudocyst
Patient admitted with pancreatic pseudocyst requiring ablation. Currently within the classification there are no ACHI procedure codes for ablation of a pancreatic pseudocyst. Could VICC please advise: What procedure code(s) should be used to reflect ablation of a pancreatic pseudocyst?... (May 2023) read more...

3811 - Abnormal blood pressure readings
We are seeking clarification on the advice in VICC 3627 ACS 0010 Clinical documentation and general abstraction guidelines documented descriptions and how to code documentation of (down arrow) BP or (arrow up) BP. We note that test results are required to verify that a BP reading is abnormal, i.e. high or low, but are unsure if documentation on an observation chart is sufficient to verify BP readings are abnormal. Our observation chart has colour coded sections with ins... (May 2022) read more...

3406 - Abnormal INR secondary to antibiotics with warfarin use
High INR is clearly documented as being secondary to antibiotics. Warfarin is adjusted accordingly during patient's admission. I have also discussed this with the clinician to support this documentation. When I code R79.83 Abnormal coagulation profile as an adverse effect of antibiotics and Z92.1 Personal history of long term (current) use of anticoagulants, I have an error appear on the Codefinder referring to ACS0303 - do not assign Z92.1 and R79.83 in the same episod... (December 2018) read more...

2093 - Abnormal limb movement - retired 30/6/2010
Patient had abnormal limb movements, due to a particular drug. Following the index - Abnormal - movement, it takes me to a G code - disorder; being a non-essential modifier. However, the correct code seems to be an R code. Should disorder be an essential modifier?... (June 2006) read more...

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