Short description: Encephalopathy NOS. ICD-9-CM 348.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 348.30 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Billable Medical Code for Encephalopathy, Unspecified Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 348.30. Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 348.30. The Short Description Is: Encephalopathy NOS. Known As
Encephalopathy, unspecified. Short description: Encephalopathy NOS. ICD-9-CM 348.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 348.30 should only be used for claims with a …
ICD-9 Code 348.30 Encephalopathy, unspecified. ICD-9 Index; Chapter: 320–359; Section: 340-349; Block: 348 Other conditions of brain; 348.30 - Encephalopathy NOS
ICD-9 Code 572.2 Hepatic encephalopathy. ICD-9 Index; Chapter: 520–579; Section: 570-579; Block: 572 Liver abscess and sequelae of chronic liver disease; 572.2 - Hepatic encephalopathy
ICD-10: | G93.1 |
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Short Description: | Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified |
Long Description: | Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified |
348.30 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of encephalopathy, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
References found for the code 348.30 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
The brain is the control center of the body. It controls thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. When the brain is healthy, it works quickly and automatically. However, when problems occur, the results can be devastating.
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572.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases. Viruses cause some of them, like hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Others can be the result of drugs, poisons or drinking too much alcohol.
It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases. Viruses cause some of them, like hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Others can be the result of drugs, poisons or drinking too much alcohol.
Others can be the result of drugs, poisons or drinking too much alcohol. If the liver forms scar tissue because of an illness, it's called cirrhosis .
Others can be the result of drugs, poisons or drinking too much alcohol. If the liver forms scar tissue because of an illness, it's called cirrhosis. Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, can be one sign of liver disease.
No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system. Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Encephalopathy is a diagnosis that coders see a lot these days. It is a general term and means brain disease, brain damage or malfunction. The primary symptom that is seen in the healthcare record is altered mental status.
Encephalopathy is a diagnosis that coders see a lot these days. It is a general term and means brain disease, brain damage or malfunction. The primary symptom that is seen in the healthcare record is altered mental status. There are many different types and causes of encephalopathy and at times it is difficult to know if it should be coded ...
The most common types we see are toxic encephalopathy, metabolic encephalopathy, anoxic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, hypertensive encephalopathy, ...
Indexed in ICD-10-CM to G92 is caused by exposure to neurotoxic substance, poisoning or OD and can be caused by everyday products that we use. Treatment is geared towards the cause or the symptoms. This type of encephalopathy is most often irreversible.
The diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy does not mean “coma” is always present. In order for a coder to report that this is with coma, the MD would need to document as such. This is a possibly reversible condition with the appropriate treatment and compliance with the treatment.
Indexed in ICD-10-CM to G93.41 (there are also entries for drug induced and toxic) is caused by lack of glucose, metabolic agent or electrolyte imbalance. An electrolyte imbalance can be cause by a large number of conditions including, dehydration, trauma, renal failure, and infection. Treatment is geared towards the cause or the symptoms and is most often reversible once the metabolic issue is corrected.
An electrolyte imbalance can be cause by a large number of conditions including, dehydration, trauma, renal failure, and infection. Treatment is geared towards the cause or the symptoms and is most often reversible once the metabolic issue is corrected.
This list below causes are not the only causes, but the common causes that coders see.
There are many symptoms associated with encephalopathy, but there is one symptom that is present in all types and that is altered mental status. Coders cringe when they see that documented as well.
Treatment will vary depending on the type and/or cause of the encephalopathy. Here are some of the most common treatments:
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