Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for epidural abscess includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Epidural Abscess
Use ICD-10 code G06.1 for intraspinal abscess and granuloma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Use to specify MRSA as the infectious agent.
The ICD-10 code for an intraspinal epidural abscess is G06.1. Use G06.2 if the location is unspecified.
G06.1 should be used when an MRI confirms an intraspinal epidural abscess. Ensure documentation specifies the location.