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We '''do not''' have a diagnosis code for '''ACS'''. When a Data Collector see only an '''ACS''' (acute coronary syndrome) diagnosis on a chart, then they should seek information to code one or more of the following:   
There '''is no''' code for '''ACS''' in ICD-10. When a Data Collector see only an '''ACS''' (acute coronary syndrome) diagnosis on a chart, then they should seek information to code one or more of the following:   
*[[Myocardial infarction]] (10200)
 
*[[Unstable angina]] (15100)
Choose from among:
*[[Acute coronary insufficiency ]] (15200)
* some of [[:Category:Myocardial Infarction]]
*[[Witnessed Cardiac Arrest]] (10002) or [[Unwitnessed Cardiac Arrest]] (10001)
* some of [[:Category:Arrhythmia]]
* some of [[:Category:Ischemic heart disease]]


==oxygen supply/demand issues==
==oxygen supply/demand issues==
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as above and also code the issue that is the cause if possible.  
as above and also code the issue that is the cause if possible.  


== Old dx coding schema ==
see [[:Category: ACS (old)]]


 
[[Category: Diagnosis not coded (old)]]
[[Category: Diagnosis not coded]]
[[Category: ACS (old)|*]]
[[Category: ACS (old)]]

Latest revision as of 14:29, 2021 January 12

There is no code for ACS in ICD-10. When a Data Collector see only an ACS (acute coronary syndrome) diagnosis on a chart, then they should seek information to code one or more of the following:

Choose from among:

oxygen supply/demand issues

ACS can also be due to oxygen supply/demand issues eg. anemia, bleeding, stress, etc., in that case code as above and also code the issue that is the cause if possible.

Old dx coding schema

see Category: ACS (old)