Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99) Flashcards
When do you assign a congenital malformation, deformation, and chromosomal abnormalities?
when a malformation/deformation or chromosomal abnormality is documented.
May a malformation/deformation/or chromosomal abnormality be the principal/first-listed diagnosis on a record or a secondary diagnosis?
It can be both
When can Chapter 17 codes be used?
may be used throughout the life of the patient.
Although present at birth, malformation/deformation/or chromosomal abnormality may not be identified until later in life. Whenever the condition is diagnosed by the physician, it is appropriate to assign a code from codes Q00- Q99.
When can a chapter 17 code be used as a personal hx?
If a congenital malformation or deformity has been corrected, a personal history code should be used to identify the history of the malformation or deformity.
