Transcription of ICD-10 Coding Help Sheet
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ICD-10 Coding help Sheet 1 Abnormal Breathing Signs Acute Respiratory Distress Apnea Dyspnea Cheyne-Stoke (Periodic) Hyperventilation Orthopnea Shortness of Breath Stridor Tachypnea Wheezing Abnormality of Gait Ataxic (staggering) Gait Paralytic (spastic) Gait Difficulty Walking (chronic limp) Unsteadiness on feet Musculoskeletal/Other Unspecified Abnormal Weight Loss Abrasion See Superficial Skin Injury Absence of: Arm, Above Elbow + Arm, Below Elbow) + Breast + Foot Hand Joint Hip + Knee + Shoulder Leg, Above Knee + Leg, Below Knee + Toe, Great Toe(s), Other Abscess Abdominal Wall Buttocks Face Foot + Hand + Limb + Neck Peritoneal (Abdominal Cavity) Trunk + Note: Use additional code B95-B97 to identify infectious agent Aftercare: Amputation Note: Use additional code to identify limb amputated Z89.
With Emphysema – J43.9 . Unspecified – J44.9 . Note: Use additional “Tobacco” code . Note: Code also specified Asthma if applicable (severity versus acute exacerbation) Note: May be appropriate to code both J44.0 and J44.1 . Note: J44.+ includes COPD with Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema with Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Asthma
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