Guillain-Barre Sydrome Question
Good Morning!
I have a patient who has Guilain-Barre Syndrome who presents with extremity weakness, numbness, tingling.
Would this be a good opportunity for a paraparesis, quadraparesis, etc Query?
Or is the weakness considered inherent in the condition so doesn't need further clarification?
Would paraparesis or quadraparesis even be coded with GBS?
Thanks!
Greta
Greta Goodman, CCDS, CCS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Health Information Management
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I have a patient who has Guilain-Barre Syndrome who presents with extremity weakness, numbness, tingling.
Would this be a good opportunity for a paraparesis, quadraparesis, etc Query?
Or is the weakness considered inherent in the condition so doesn't need further clarification?
Would paraparesis or quadraparesis even be coded with GBS?
Thanks!
Greta
Greta Goodman, CCDS, CCS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Health Information Management
[CCDS_pin_1inch]
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This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This communication may contain personal patient health care information and is protected by federal law and other statutory protections. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Virginia Hospital Center -Arlington's Information Systems Department @703-558-6566.
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