tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 2

5 Foolproof ICD-9 Tips to Start the Year Off Right

Don't let signs and symptoms throw you for a loopYou-re never surprised when the doctor lists conditions in the chart that aren't final diagnoses, but when those conditions add crucial information about the reason for the patient's presentation, they may be critical to getting your claim paid. Use these five key concepts to determine when to include the information and when to chuck it. 1. Use Signs and Symptoms to Pinch Hit When the physician hasn't stated a final diagnosis, you still need to explain why the patient came to the emergency department. In such cases, reporting signs and...

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