What is the correct way to code "deconditioning"? Debility-atrophy muscle-any suggestions?

Mar 15th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: WHAT IS THE CORRECT WAY TO CODE

Did you look at 728.2?

Mar 15th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: WHAT IS THE CORRECT WAY TO CODE

728.2

Mar 15th, 2012 - RJULA 6

re: WHAT IS THE CORRECT WAY TO CODE

I was leaning towards that.

Dr states Dysnea secondary to COPD and deconditioning

I wasnt sure if debility was a better fit

Thank-you for your assistance.