Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls. Learn how to accurately document and bill using the right codes for rib pain. Includes r07.89, r07.82, m94.0, and s22 fracture codes with documentation tips to prevent denials.
When determining the icd code for rib pain, it's essential to consider the. The first four are not valid as principal diagnoses, but they are generally valid for use. The third quarter 2024 coding clinic recommends rib pain now be classified under r07.89.