tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 28

Diagnosis Coding Quiz: Are Your Dx Coding Skills Up to Snuff? Take This Quick Quiz to Find Out

Hint: Coders shouldn't be interpreting test results to get quick diagnosis codes.As your practice continues to prepare for the ICD-10 transition, it's important to still remain up-to-date on the ICD-9 coding rules, which remain in effect until Oct. 1, 2013. Read the following diagnosis coding questions submitted by our readers and check out our expert answers below.Leave Diagnosing Patients to the DoctorQuestion 1: If the physician hasn't indicated ECG results in his final diagnosis, should I code the findings? The doctor wrote a complete interpretation on the strip. He says "yes," because usually he has another...

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