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What is an example of an unspecified ICD-10-CM code? What is the more specific code/codes that...

What is an example of an unspecified ICD-10-CM code? What is the more specific code/codes that should be used instead of that unspecified code?

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An unspecified code refers to coding without a complete information from the provider. For instance if a diagnosis is provided in the medical record without any one or more factors like causes, treatment ,procedure, etc.,It is categorized into unspecified code. The more specific code can be used here is mentioning as unspecific or NOC and for this unspecified code if it has any excess information then it can be mentioned as other unspecified or NOC

Eg., If a patient is diagnosed with malaria but the actual cause in not mentioned then it is coded only for malaria and mention unspecified next to it (B 50.9 unspecified)

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