Use this five-question quiz to test your knowledge of ICD-10-PCS medical and surgical codes for the lower veins. See the answers at the bottom of page 2.
This form represents one example of a possible request for diagnostic clarification/confirmation of diagnosis donated by Paul Evans, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CCDS.
These documentation examples from Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, show the type of information providers will need to note in order for coders to accurately apply BMI codes in both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.