Disease staging: CliniCal anD CoDeD Criteria - HCUP

Clinical Criteria with Description, Diagnostic Findings and ICD-9-CM codes
DXCat Number: ENT02
MultiStage: No
DXCat Label: Deviated Nasal Septum Specificity: A
Etiology: Congenital; Trauma
Stage Description Diagnostic findings ICD-9-CM Codes
1.01 Deviated nasal septum with mild
obstruction of one nasal cavity
Deviated nasal septum with mild obstruction of one nasal cavity
DX 470, 7540;
1.02 with mild obstruction of both nasal cavities with mild obstruction of both nasal cavities [nasal exam or CT scan report]
NO;
1.03 with moderate obstruction of both nasal
cavities
with moderate obstruction of both nasal cavities [nasal exam or CT scan report]
1.04 severe obstruction of one nasal cavity with severe obstruction of one nasal cavity [nasal exam or CT scan report]
1.05 severe obstruction of both nasal cavities with severe obstruction of both nasal cavities [nasal exam or CT scan report]
1.06 with sinusitis* Stage 1.01-1.05
AND mucopurulent rhinitis
OR facial pressure
NO;
NO;
NO;
STAGE 1.01 + DXCAT ENT21;
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