Problem:
A 69-year-old male was admitted after arrival in the ED with extreme shortness of breath. He was found to be experiencing an acute exacerbation of his COPD and therefore admitted for treatment. On the second day of his admission, he began complaining of right knee pain. Examination indicated a pyogenic arthritis, and a percutaneous aspiration of the joint was done with appropriate antibiotics started. Two days later, both the patient's respiratory and knee conditions were much improved, and the patient was discharged home. Codes assigned by the coder: Admit diagnosis R06.02 Principal diagnosis J44.1 Secondary diagnosis M25.561 Procedure 0S9C3ZZ MS-DRG 192
1. Evaluate the coding and MS-DRG assigned by the coder. Need Assignment Help?
2 Indicate if you agree or disagree with the MS-DRG assigned and defend your findings.
3. Provide coding corrections if indicated.