HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2020 Issue 14 (April)
COVID-19 physiology primer for coding professionals
April 7th, 2020
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Article Overview
This article explains the basic physiology and clinical features of COVID-19 and connects them to documentation and coding for confirmed infection. It is written for coding professionals, CDI staff, and other clinical documentation stakeholders who need a broad understanding of the disease, its symptoms, diagnostics, treatment themes, and references to current guidance sources.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the clinical picture of COVID-19 helps coding and CDI professionals recognize relevant documentation, support query practice, and align records with current official guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How COVID-19 is described in relation to coronaviruses and disease transmission
- Common clinical signs, diagnostic findings, and testing concepts discussed in the context of COVID-19
- General treatment and prevention themes presented for the pandemic period
- Documentation and coding considerations for confirmed COVID-19 cases
- Referenced guidance sources and organizations associated with COVID-19 coding updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Coding managers
- Hospital revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
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