A patient presents to a provider's office with difficulty speaking, facial drooping, and inability to close their left eye. They are diagnosed with Bell's palsy. A billing and codi... A patient presents to a provider's office with difficulty speaking, facial drooping, and inability to close their left eye. They are diagnosed with Bell's palsy. A billing and coding specialist should report which of the following ICD-10-CM codes?
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The question describes a patient presenting with symptoms indicative of Bell's palsy, and asks which ICD-10-CM code(s) a billing and coding specialist should report. The key is to identify the correct code for Bell's palsy from the options provided.
Answer
G51.0
The correct ICD-10-CM code for Bell's palsy is G51.0.
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The correct ICD-10-CM code for Bell's palsy is G51.0.
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ICD-10-CM stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification. It is a coding system used in healthcare to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing similar-looking codes. Always double-check the code in the official ICD-10-CM manual or an online coding resource.
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