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- When Is an Injury Initial, Subsequent, or Sequela? - AAPC
Many injury codes in Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM require a 7th character to identify the episode of care: initial, subsequent, or sequela
- Wiki - Initial vs subsequent vs sequela - AAPC
The use of the initial vs subsequent vs sequela is not based on the encounter being the first encounter with the provider It is based on the status of the injury
- Resolve Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter Misconceptions - AAPC
End the sequela struggle for when to include a 7th character with this primer ICD-10-CM codes aren’t just for coding; they’re also used for payments, End the sequela struggle for when to include a 7th character
- Sequence ICD-10-CM Codes for Proper Payment - AAPC
Sequela (Late Effects) A sequela condition is one that results from a previous disease or injury Coding for a late effect usually requires two codes Sequencing comes directly from the Official Guidelines at I B 10 Example: Keloid scar as a late effect of third-degree burn to the chest wall L91 0 Hypertrophic scar
- Sequela vs. Late Effects | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sequela Hi, Per ICD-10-CM Guidelines Sect I B 10 - "A sequel is the residual effect (condition produced) after the acute phase of an illness or injury has terminated There is no time limit on when a sequela code can be used The residual may be apparent early, such as in cerebral infarctions, or it may occur months or years later, such that due to a previous injury Coding of sequela
- sequela or subsequent | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sequela is for residual or late effects after the injury had healed What happens if a patient comes in and doesn't mention that they were seen before? I'll reread but if this is the first time in a new place why would that fall under a subsequent visit I'm just thinking logically but I mean I could be wrong if guidelines say different
- ICD-10 Code for Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of . . . - AAPC
ICD-10-CM Code for Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela S06 2X9S ICD-10 code S06 2X9S for Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- ICD-10-CM Code for Sequelae of cerebral infarction - AAPC
ICD-10 code I69 3 for Sequelae of cerebral infarction is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Cerebrovascular diseases
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