Combined ICD10 codes: Difference between revisions
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*In their Wiki articles it will say something like "also code cause if known" e.g: '''[[Hematemesis]]''' | *In their Wiki articles it will say something like "also code cause if known" e.g: '''[[Hematemesis]]''' | ||
*If the cause is an infection, the Wiki article will instruct to "also code infection source", e.g: '''[[Shock, septic]]''' | *If the cause is an infection, the Wiki article will instruct to "also code infection source", e.g: '''[[Shock, septic]]''' | ||
*In general, when you have a manifestation and a cause, the two codes should be combined. | *In general, when you have a manifestation and a cause, the two codes should be combined. | ||
** For example, in Septic Shock that has led to liver failure, the two should be coded with the same priority. | |||
=== Primary Admit Diagnosis in Combined Codes === | === Primary Admit Diagnosis in Combined Codes === | ||