sacroiliac inflammation

BrendaBrenda
edited April 2017 in Home Care Coding General
I need a code for sacroiliac inflammation. Under inflammation, it says arthritis, so I was wondering if m47.9 would be correct? If not, what would be the correct code?

Brenda Hoss
Coder

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  • cbrunk@totalhh.comcbrunk@totalhh.com
    edited April 2017
    Isn't this sciatica?

    Priscilla Brunk RN, HCS-D
    Corporate Coder
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  • BrendaBrenda
    edited April 2017
    Should I clarify with the physician? The impressions states sacroliliac inflammation.


    Brenda Hoss
    Coder
  • cbrunk@totalhh.comcbrunk@totalhh.com
    edited April 2017
    I would because the definition for sciatica is inflammation of the nerve.

    Priscilla Brunk RN, HCS-D
    Corporate Coder
    Cell: 772-284-1185
    Fax: 954-962-2667
  • Nancy.Wolverton@kindred.comNancy.Wolverton@kindred.com
    edited April 2017
    The term is sacroiliitis (yes 2 i's)

    Nancy Wolverton RN,CCM, HCS-D
    QR Specialist, Central Office
    5800 West 10th St., Suite 300
    Little Rock, AR. 72205
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    Nancy.Wolverton@arkansas.gov
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