I assume this is a Medicare payment question? If the problems are caused by the liver mass, tht should be #1. IS the patient getting PT, or OT? If so, why? What ever caused that need might need to be listed first. I am assuming that the liver mass is a neoplasm of some type? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Settle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: order of ICD-9 codes
> What is the correct order of coding ICD-9 codes? I havsd a resident w/ > anemia and liver mass. The anemia is due to the liver mass. Which should be > listed first? > > /---------------------------------------------------------- > The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the > American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators > "Committed to the Assessment Professional" > Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your > questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. > For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org > -----------------------------------------------------------/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.601 / Virus Database: 382 - Release Date: 2/29/2004 /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
