TrustHCS Blog Coding Acute COPD in ICD-10: Nuances to Know

New guidelines regarding the proper coding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) added another level of complexity to this common, multifactorial disease. Specifically, when an acute exacerbation of COPD is present with asthma or pneumonia. Acute exacerbation of COPD is a worsening or a decompensation of the chronic condition. Simple enough. But when the acute [...]The post Coding Acute COPD in ICD-10: Nuances to Know appeared first on TrustHCS.