ICD Chpt 18

Question 1

What are some examples of abnormal clinical and laboratory findings that can be referenced in chapter 18?

Answer 1

•No dx established
•No cause of signs and symptoms established
•Patient does not return
•Patient referred to another physician prior to dx
•Significant symptoms coated with establish dx

Question 2

True or false? The main turn “abnormal“ would be used to begin coding steps for “abnormal laboratory findings”

Answer 2

True