289.81 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of primary hypercoagulable state. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Patients are considered to have a hypercoagulable state if they have laboratory abnormalities or clinical conditions that are associated with increased risk of thrombosis. The hypercoagulable states are a group of acquired and inherited disorders that increase the risk of abnormal development of blood clots. They are divided into:
If only hypercoagulable state is diagnosed, can the coder look at the patient’s other diseases/diagnoses and determine by that if they have primary or secondary? NO! Only the physician can make the link between the cause/effect. The most common cause of inherited hypercoagulable state is activated protein C resistance (factor V Leiden)
The diagnosis of hypercoagulable state is based on clinical judgement and evaluation of the patient. The tests that are ordered based on the history and examination of the patient. These tests can include: • CBC • PT • PTT • Thrombodynamics test • Thrombin time • Lupus anticoagulant • Anti-cardiolipin antibody Diagnosis ©2017 Trinity Health 19
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Yes, ICD 10 code D68. 69 (Other thrombophilia) groups multiple ICD 9 code descriptors within this category including secondary hypercoagulable state (previously 289.82).
Secondary hypercoagulable states are primarily acquired disorders that. predispose to thrombosis through complex and multifactorial mechanisms. These involve blood flow abnormalities or defects in blood composition and of. vessel walls.
ICD-10 Code for Coagulation defect, unspecified- D68. 9- Codify by AAPC.
Hypercoagulability describes the pathologic state of exaggerated coagulation or coagulation in the absence of bleeding. Arterial thrombosis, such as in myocardial infarction and stroke, is different from venous thromboses, such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Definition of hypercoagulability : a state or condition marked by an increased tendency to form blood clots within a blood vessel : excessive coagulability …
Based on current knowledge, antiphospholipid syndrome is the most prevalent hypercoagulable state, followed by factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, prothrombin gene G20210A mutations, elevated factor VIII, and hyperhomocysteinemia. Less common disorders include deficiencies in antithrombin, protein C, or protein S.
A useful mnemonic for the common causes of hypercoagulability is CALMSHAPES: protein C deficiency, Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, factor V Leiden; Malignancy, protein S deficiency, Homocystinemia, Antithrombin deficiency, Prothrombin G20210A, increased factor VIII (Eight), Sticky platelet syndrome.
Hypercoagulation can be an acquired or inherited condition. Acquired hypercoagulation is caused by a disease or other condition. Examples include obesity, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, or cancer. Inherited coagulation is caused by genes that have been passed to you from a parent.
ICD-10-CM Code for Long term (current) use of anticoagulants Z79. 01.
To assign D68. 9, the provider needs to specifically diagnose and documented by the provider, as well as indicate it is not contributed to a prescribed anticoagulant therapy.
NCD - Partial ThromboplastinTime (PTT) (190.16)
Factor V Leiden mutation—this is the most common inherited factor associated hypercoagulopathy
Malignancy—coders see this often documented as the cause of thrombosis. These malignancies are either known or occult
So, now that we know a little more about what a hypercoagulable state is, let’s look at some of the coding concerns that may arise.
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Code Classification. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs (280–289) Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs (280-289) 289 Other diseases of blood and blood-forming organs.
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