Asked by Breauna DuRossette on May 24, 2024
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Jeff is being seen today for his hypopituitarism, induced by the drug bleomycin, initial encounter. What is/are the correct code(s) for this condition?
A) E23.1
B) T45.1X5A, E23.1
C) E23.1, T45.1X5A
D) T45.1X5A
Hypopituitarism
A rare disorder in which the pituitary gland fails to produce one or more of its hormones, or not enough of them.
Bleomycin
Bleomycin is a chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma and testicular cancer.
Initial Encounter
The first time a patient meets a healthcare provider to receive treatment for a condition.
- Understand medical coding practices for endocrine-related diseases and conditions.
- Identify the impact of drugs on endocrine function.
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SH
Sarah HidalgoMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when a patient is seen for an adverse effect of a drug and a manifestation of the drug's effect is also present, both codes should be assigned. Therefore, code E23.1 for hypopituitarism and code T45.1X5A for adverse effect of bleomycin are both correct codes to assign for this encounter. However, since E23.1 is the more definitive diagnosis, it should be listed first. The correct sequencing of codes is important for proper reimbursement and accurate data collection. Hence, choice C is the best option.
Learning Objectives
- Understand medical coding practices for endocrine-related diseases and conditions.
- Identify the impact of drugs on endocrine function.