tci Part B Insider - 2020 Issue Q3

Part B Coding Coach: Pinpoint Diagnoses for Common GI Issues

Tip: Know the nuances of appendicitis documentation. Gastrointestinal (GI) pain is one of the top reasons patients head to emergency departments (EDs) every day. In some cases, however, the diagnoses can be challenging to identify. Plus, many GI-based conditions seem similar to one another, and not every progress note makes it easy to find an accurate diagnosis code. To get to the bottom of this issue, we’ve shared three of the most common questions involving GI pain, and we’ve got the answer that may help you better pinpoint the right codes going forward. Code Hernia by Location...

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