Publication Date:
2022-10-19
A quick reference guide to assist with accurate, complete documentation and coding that reflects the true nature of a patient’s current health status at the highest level of specificity. Per ICD-10 official guidelines for reporting and coding “The importance of consistent, complete documentation in the medical record cannot be overemphasized. Without such documentation accurate coding cannot be achieved.”
Documentation & Coding Guidance |
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Documentation needs to be clear and detailed using the following terms to allow accurate ICD10 code selection. Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) also referred to as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a broad term that refers to diseases of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are used interchangeably for coding and documentation purposes. Classification:
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ICD10 |
Description |
Documentation |
I73.9 |
Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified (PVD) |
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I70.xxx |
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities |
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L97.xxx |
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified |
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I77.xxx |
Other disorders of arteries and arterioles |
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I80.xxx |
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis |
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Aneurysm |
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I71.xxx |
Aortic aneurysm and dissection |
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I72.xxx |
Other aneurysm |
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Vascular Disease and Diabetes |
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E11.51 |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus w/diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene |
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E11.52 |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus w/diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene |
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Embolism and Thrombosis: Guidelines for Coding Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis |
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