Problem
Read the case study below. Diagnosis codes and procedure codes have been provided but may not be correct. This case has been flaged with the auditor. Please answer the following questions in a Word document.
A. What are the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes?
B. Provide the exact diagnostic statement and procedural statement that provided you information on how to obtain the correct codes.
C. What guidelines/notes help you come to the correct codes?
D. Were there any modifers missing?
E. As a medical coder what can you do to ensure this incorrect coding does not happened again.
(Be specific and provide outside references in format. Case Study: A Diagnostic flexible EGD is performed on a 45 y/o male. The ED revelaed Barrett esophagus with low grade dysplasia. ICD-10 code: K22.7 CPT code: 43235).