28 Questions
When should a code from category G89 be assigned as principal diagnosis?
When a patient is admitted for pain control or pain management only
In what scenario should a code for the underlying condition be assigned as the principal diagnosis?
When a patient is admitted for the insertion of a neurostimulator for pain control
Which statement correctly describes the sequencing of category G89 codes with site-specific pain codes?
Category G89 code followed by the code for the specific site of pain if the encounter is for pain control or management
When should a code for the underlying condition be assigned as the principal diagnosis in relation to neurostimulator insertion?
When a neurostimulator is inserted during the same admission/encounter
What should be coded first if a related definitive diagnosis has not been established and an encounter is not for pain control or management?
Code identifying the specific site of pain
In what situation should postoperative pain be coded according to Section IV.Diagnostic Coding and Reporting?
Immediately after surgery
True or False: Chronic pain can be classified using subcategory G89.2.
True
What should be reported as an additional diagnosis when pain control or management is the reason for admission/encounter?
Underlying cause of the pain
How should postoperative pain associated with specific postoperative complications be coded?
Appropriate postoperative complication code in Chapter 19
Which scenario requires coding of postoperative pain?
Pain from medical devices
Which code from the ICD-10-CM classification system should be used to identify the affected side when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified in the documentation?
For ambidextrous patients, the default is to code the dominant side
When should codes from category G89, Pain, not elsewhere classified, be used?
Codes from category G89 may be used in conjunction with codes from other categories and chapters to provide more detail about the pain, unless otherwise indicated
According to the guidelines, when should a code from category G89, Pain, not elsewhere classified, not be assigned?
If the underlying (definitive) diagnosis is known, unless the reason for the encounter is pain control/management and not management of the underlying condition
Which of the following is correct regarding the default coding for the affected side when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified?
If the left side is affected, the default is nondominant
Which subcategories of G83 should be used to identify the affected limb when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified?
All of the above
Which of the following statements is true regarding the default coding for the affected side when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified?
If the left side is affected, the default is nondominant
Which subcategories of G83 should be used to identify the affected limb when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified?
All of the above
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of codes from category G89, Pain, not elsewhere classified?
Codes from category G89 should not be assigned if the underlying (definitive) diagnosis is known, unless the reason for the encounter is pain control/management and not management of the underlying condition
Which of the following codes should be used to identify hemiplegia or hemiparesis when the dominant or nondominant side is not specified?
Codes from category G81, Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
When should a code from category G89, Pain, not elsewhere classified, be assigned?
Codes from category G89 may be used in conjunction with codes from other categories and chapters to provide more detail about the pain, unless otherwise indicated
What is the purpose of the G89.3 code according to the text?
To code for pain related to cancer or a tumor, regardless of whether the pain is acute or chronic
When can the G89.3 code be assigned as the principal or first-listed code?
When the stated reason for the admission/encounter is documented as pain control/pain management
What should be reported as an additional diagnosis when the G89.3 code is assigned?
The underlying neoplasm
When can the G89.3 code be assigned as an additional diagnosis?
When the reason for the admission/encounter is management of the neoplasm and the pain associated with the neoplasm is also documented
Which of the following is not necessary when assigning the G89.3 code?
Assigning an additional code for the site of the pain
What is the purpose of the instructions in Section I.C.2. mentioned in the text?
To provide guidance on the sequencing of neoplasms for all other stated reasons for the admission/encounter, except for pain control/pain management
What is the main purpose of the text?
To provide guidance on the use of the G89.3 code for neoplasm-related pain
What is the main difference between the G89.0 code for central pain syndrome and the G89.4 code for chronic pain syndrome according to the text?
Central pain syndrome and chronic pain syndrome are different than the term 'chronic pain,' and codes should only be used when the provider has specifically documented this condition
Test your knowledge on coding guidelines related to diseases of the nervous system in Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM. Identify codes for hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and monoplegia and understand how to document the affected side according to the official guidelines.
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