I would code aftercare as primary. It's a V code. Susan
> -----Original Message----- > From: Park Lane MDS [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 10:15 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: ICD-9 Coding > > The primary would be the hip fracture, I would code the reason for > the fall. > shellie > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:15 AM > Subject: ICD-9 Coding > > Patient is admitted post fall with hip fracture. There is a > debate over which is the primary diagnosis . Is it the fall or hip > fracture. Do you generally code a fall as a primary diagnosis or the > cause for the fall such as gait instability, ataxia etc? > > Thank You. > /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
