ACDIS

A few late effects of a CVA will be coded and DO increase severity of illness. These include: Aphasia. Hemiplegia. Hemiparesis. Anoxic brain damage. Encephalopathy. Coma. Locked-in-state. The last 3 (Encephalopathy, Coma, Locked-in-state) are considered MCC’s (Major Complicating Conditions). Therefore, they take your case to the highest level ... ................
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