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What is the ICD 10 code for hypersplenism?
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D73.1. Hypersplenism. D73.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM D73.1 became effective on October 1, 2018.
What is hypersplenism and how is it treated?
What is hypersplenism? Hypersplenism is an overactive spleen. Your spleen is a fist-sized organ located behind your stomach and just under your left rib cage. It has two main functions: to store blood and to remove old or damaged blood cells from your bloodstream.
What is the difference between anemia and hypersplenism?
Anemia occurs when your blood doesn’t have the proper amount of oxygen, due to a low number of red blood cells. There are two types of hypersplenism: Essentially, any disorder that causes enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) can cause hypersplenism.
What is billable code?
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
What is it called when the spleen is enlarged?
Splenic diseases include splenomegaly, where the spleen is enlarged for various reasons. On the other hand, a lack of normal spleen function is called asplenia.
What is DRG 814-816?
DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders with CC.
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