The patient was brought to the ER and then admitted because of acute alcohol inebriation. The diagnosis is acute and chronic alcoholism, continuous. What codes are assigned?
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code(s) with POA Indicator:________________________
ICD-10-CM Code(s):________________
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To determine the appropriate codes for this scenario, we need to consult the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM).
For ICD-9-CM:
1. The diagnosis of "acute alcohol inebriation" can be assigned the code 303.00, which corresponds to "Acute alcoholic intoxication, unspecified".
2. The diagnosis of "acute and chronic alcoholism, continuous" can be assigned the code 303.90, which corresponds to "Other and unspecified alcohol dependence, unspecified".
Additionally, you need to determine the Present on Admission (POA) indicator, which signifies whether the condition was present on admission or developed after admission. This information is crucial for accurate coding.
For ICD-10-CM:
1. The diagnosis of "acute alcohol inebriation" can be assigned the code F10.92, which corresponds to "Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified".
2. The diagnosis of "acute and chronic alcoholism, continuous" can be assigned the code F10.20, which corresponds to "Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated".
Again, you need to consider the specific guidelines and documentation requirements for accurate coding, and ensure that you have the necessary information, such as any additional diagnoses or complications, to assign the most appropriate codes.