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Relevant codes should be used when coding fibromyalgia under the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
M79.7-Fibrositis: In ICD-10, this is the unique code for fibrositis. When a diagnosis of fibrositis is being recorded, use this code.
To get a full picture of what happened, it could be important to use different codes in cases where the provider has recorded site pain or the severity of the conditions. For example:
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Center your attention on official CMS/AHA ICD-10-CM coding guidelines that point out how to sequence codes and code signs/ symptoms among others.
Make sure your documentation supports the diagnosis of fibromyalgia specifically and any other symptoms’ presence accompanying it. Accurate and detailed statements are very important for coding purposes and patient care quality.
Keep in mind that the ICD-10 coding system could change or be updated so as to ensure accuracy in coding practices.
A comprehensive coding for fibrositis with associated symptoms and severity might look like this:
By following these guidelines, accurate and compliant coding for fibromyalgia under ICD-10 can be achieved by health care providers hence effective documentation and control of the disease