RE: order of ICD-9 codes

[Debbie Settle]

This resident was admitted to hospital x5 days for pneumonia (MRSA) where she was found to be anemic (required blood transfusions). Testing revealed liver mass. Family has opted to forgo any more testing until pneumonia is clears she is stronger, IF they even do it then. She is recieving PT for strengthing. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 8:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: order of ICD-9 codes In a message dated 3/4/2004 3:21:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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 assume you are talking about the UB-92.