Disease Diagnosis
Coding Questions and Answers
Question: How should I code for the main diagnosis with additional presenting paresis? For example, CVA/Stroke with hemiplegia; Multiple Sclerosis with paraplegia?
Answer: Code for both the diagnosis and the resultant paralysis, for example CVA/Stroke and Hemiplegia as one affects function and the other affects the person's medical treatments
Related MDS item per type of assessment |
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Contact |
Palliative Care |
Home Care |
Community Health |
Long Term Care Facility |
D6 |
A10 |
I1 |
I1 |
I1 |
Question: Do I code for Coronary Heart Disease if a person has Angina?
Answer: Yes, this is a symptom of the pain caused by Ischemic Heart Disease
For a flow chart to assist with decision making for common Cardiac conditions review this document: Cardiac
Related MDS item per type of assessment |
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Contact |
Palliative Care |
Home Care |
Community Health |
Long Term Care Facility |
D6 |
A10 |
I1k |
I1k |
I1k |