What is a consolidation on a CT scan?
Consolidation on CT scans refers to a pattern of pulmonary abnormality that appears as a homogeneous increase in lung parenchymal attenuation that obscures the margins of vessels
Is a consolidation of right or left lung noted on imaging?
Just a peek at the mind of a coder. Some in the industry may view the statement of "consolidation of right or left lung noted on imaging" as what we used to refer to as a "finding" or "finding without a diagnoses". Auditors would likely try to make up some reason for taking that off with what ever the argument de jour of the day is as well "not clearly documented", "inconsistent", "lacking in the documentation of the clinical significance" etc. If it appears appropriate to report lobar pneumonia more "MEAT" is needed I think.
What is non-segmental pneumonia?
The antibiotic will be chosen based on the causative organism identified or suspected. This type of pneumonia is also referred to as “non-segmental” or “focal non-segmental” pneumonia and is often referred to in CT of the chest to have the appearance of “ground glass opacity.”.
What are the common clinical complications of pneumonia?
Complications can include pleural/parapneumonic effusion and empyema.
Can lobar pneumonia be coded?
This is different than having the presence of an infiltrate in the lobe of the lung. Lobar pneumonia should only be coded when the physician/provider specifically documents “lobar pneumonia” and there is no causal organism specified.
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