As per ICD-10 general guidelines of chapter 2 for Neoplasm,
Anemia associated with malignancy states - when admission/encounter is for management of an anemia associated with the malignancy, and the treatment is only for anemia, appropriate code for malignancy is sequenced as principal or first listed Dx followed by appropriate code for the anemia.
ICD-10 Neoplasm guidelines
Anemia associated with malignancy states - when admission/encounter is for management of an anemia associated with the malignancy, and the treatment is only for anemia, appropriate code for malignancy is sequenced as principal or first listed Dx followed by appropriate code for the anemia.
But if we look at ICD-9 guidelines, it is vice versa. Which states Anemia code should be sequenced first followed by appropriate code for malignancy.
Why is this difference in the guidelines? As per my understanding, Anemia should be sequenced first because treatment is directed towards anemia and not neoplasm.
Thoughts please.
Regards,
Shruthi
ICD-10 Neoplasm guidelines
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