Week 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What is true about the 7th character of a code?
A
not required for S&S dysfunction
not used for LBP or sciatica
doesn’t indicate the 1st time you see a patient
(remember this is for injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes)
2
Q
D
A
used for healing or recovery phase, not active care
use of this is based on the phase of care and not type of visit
3
Q
S
A
this is used to report a condition or complication that is a result of an injury
requires the clinician to code both the original injury and also condition or complication which arose from that injury
identifies the cause of the sequela
