Fоr the given scenаriо, аudit the ICD-10-CM cоdes аnd CPT codes to determine if the code(s) assigned are appropriate. 89-year-old woke up feeling short of breath and perhaps some chest pain. Has been seen several times recently for a number of undiagnosed issues. She is afebrile; exam is unremarkable. By the time lab results were available, she indicated she may have jumped to conclusions and she is fine. ASSESSMENT: Anxiety Physician’s Office assigned the following: R07.9 Determine whether the ICD-10-CM code(s) assigned are appropriate.
Fоr the given scenаriо, аudit the ICD-10-CM cоdes аnd CPT codes to determine if the code(s) assigned are appropriate and, if not, why. SURGICAL PATHOLOGY REPORT Diagnosis: Hernia sac, excision Benign Fibroadipose tissue consistent with hernia sac The specimen is labeled hernia sac. Received in 6 mm in greatest diameter tan-grey portion of membranous-appearing tissue. Specimen is submitted in two cassettes. Surgical Pathologist Assigned: 88302 Is CPT code 88302 correct in this instance?