Asked by Prajwal Khadka on Sep 22, 2024
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Carolyn Crimson was admitted for acute appendicitis. The day after surgery, she had a hemorrhage and hematoma and was taken back to surgery. Which is the correct POA assignment for this case?
A) K35.80-Y, K91.840-N
B) K35.80-N, K91.841-N
C) K35.80-Y, K91.840-Y
D) K35.80-Y, K91.841-N
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage refers to an excessive bleeding or discharge of blood, internally or externally, from the vascular system.
Hematoma
A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, typically in liquid form within the tissue.
Acute Appendicitis
An emergency medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal.
- Gain insight into how Present on Admission (POA) indicators affect coding procedures.
- Differentiate between complications, co-morbidities, and their influences on patient care and coding.
Verified Answer
AE
Ashraf Essam5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct POA (Present on Admission) assignment for acute appendicitis is "Y" because it was the condition that led to the admission. The hemorrhage and hematoma that occurred after surgery are assigned a "N" for POA because they were not present at the time of admission but developed as a complication after the surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how Present on Admission (POA) indicators affect coding procedures.
- Differentiate between complications, co-morbidities, and their influences on patient care and coding.