HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2020 Issue 21 (June)
Q&A: Querying for COVID-19 test results
June 9th, 2020
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Article Overview
This article discusses a coding question involving inpatient transfer timing and the presence of COVID-19 test results in the record. It summarizes advisory guidance referenced from Coding Clinic and notes that facilities may consider local guidelines for timing of inpatient coding when results are pending. The piece is relevant to inpatient coders, HIM professionals, CDI teams, and compliance staff working with COVID-19 documentation and record completion processes.
Why This Topic Matters
COVID-19 cases created special documentation and timing considerations for coding teams, especially when lab results arrive after transfer or discharge. This Q&A helps readers understand the general issue and highlights the importance of facility-specific processes for pending test results.
What You Will Learn
- How a COVID-19 laboratory result in the record relates to inpatient coding review
- Why timing of test result availability can affect discharge documentation workflows
- How facility-specific guidance may be used for pending COVID-19 results
- The general scope and limits of the advisory referenced in the article
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- HIM professionals
- Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Hospital revenue cycle teams
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