Posts Tagged ‘Respiratory Diagnoses’
COVID-19 Explained: Coding COVID-19 Possible Infection & Symptoms
This article offers guidelines on Coding COVID-19 suspected Infection & Symptoms. Symptoms of the Coronavirus, according to the CDC, include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste and smell (2020). The reporting guidelines dictate: In patients with acute bronchitis that has been caused by COVID-19, use codes U07.1 and J20.8. For lower respiratory infection due to COVID-19, assign codes U07.1 and J22.
Read MoreRefresh With YES: ICD-10-CM Respiratory Diagnoses Spotlight | 1.5 CEUs
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-CM Respiratory Diagnoses webinar consists of 15-21 modules that examine Respiratory diagnoses, such as COPD, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Asthma, and E-Cigarettes and Vaping.
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