a patient is brought into the ER for attempted suicide and given iv drugs including glucagon and gastric lavage and aspiration and then transferred to psych facility what are the medical codes used for the facility services? i don't want answer i just want to know if you medical code drugs and psych stay or er visit and where to find the in ICD book
In order to determine the appropriate medical codes for the facility services provided to a patient in this scenario, we need to understand the different types of services involved.
First, let's identify the services provided in the emergency room (ER): attempted suicide, IV drug administration (including glucagon), gastric lavage, and aspiration. The codes for these services will fall under the ER visit or encounter.
Next, we have the transfer of the patient to a psychiatric facility. This falls under the category of psychiatric care, so we also need to identify the appropriate codes for these services related to mental health care.
To find the specific medical codes in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) book, you will need to refer to two different code sets: the ICD-10-CM for the diagnoses related to each service and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for the procedural codes.
To find the appropriate diagnosis codes:
1. Look for the main diagnosis, such as the patient's condition or reason for the ER visit. This could be a psychiatric diagnosis related to the suicide attempt or any other medical diagnoses if applicable.
2. Use the ICD-10-CM manual to find the corresponding code for the diagnosis. Locate the specific chapter and code range that relates to the condition or symptom. For mental health diagnoses, you'll typically find these codes in Chapter 5 (F01-F99) of the ICD-10-CM.
To find the procedural codes:
1. Identify the specific procedures involved in the ER visit, such as the IV drug administration, gastric lavage, and aspiration.
2. Use the appropriate section of the HCPCS manual to find the corresponding codes for each procedure. For example, you might find the IV drug administration code in the "Injection and Infusion" section of HCPCS.
Remember, it's important to have access to the current versions of these coding manuals to ensure accuracy. They can be purchased or accessed through various online platforms like the American Medical Association (AMA) or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) websites.