Take the time to assign accurate diarrhea diagnosis code

Article Overview

This article explains why accurate diarrhea diagnosis coding matters in the context of ICD-9-CM and payer medical necessity review. It discusses the general approach to reviewing documentation for a documented underlying cause, the relevance of infectious and parasitic diseases as a source category, and the administrative impact of specificity for reimbursement and evaluation and management support. The piece is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff working with gastrointestinal documentation.