I need help in understanding how to code the following:
1. ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.
2. ACUTE BACTERIAL EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
3. ASTHMA WITH EXACERBATION.
I would code this as 493.22 only. Coworkers would code this as 491.22 & 493.22. I don't understand how you can get acute bronchitis out of exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1. ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.
2. ACUTE BACTERIAL EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
3. ASTHMA WITH EXACERBATION.
I would code this as 493.22 only. Coworkers would code this as 491.22 & 493.22. I don't understand how you can get acute bronchitis out of exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Any help would be greatly appreciated.