afib

rhandogarhandoga
in CDI Talk Archive
Wondering if anyone is having difficulty with coding afib as a principle diagnosis when it is new onset. The definitions aren't specific for someone who has not had afib before. Should we query every afib that is unspecified.

Thanks,
Rosalie Handoga RN, CDI
Centrastate Medical Center
Freehold, N. J.

Comments

  • rhandogarhandoga
    edited April 2016


    Rosalie - I brought this issue up to the Coordination and Maintenance Committee
    along with recommendations for modification of the code sets. The September
    22-23 Minutes of Proposals are on the web. Here you'll see the erroneous model
    they took from my proposed codes, but new onset or initial episode of atrial
    fibrillation will have a code soon. I have the American College of Cardiology
    on my side honchoing this. It should read Atrial fibrillation initial episode
    and then Chronic atrial fibrillation with its four models of paroxysmal,
    persistent, long-standing and permanent. Also there will be a digit for
    association with mitral valve disease or not. Stay tuned.

    Dr. Gold
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  • rhandogarhandoga
    edited April 2016
    -Thanks for the info I will watch for updates
    Rosalie Handoga







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