by hiacode | Mar 21, 2018 | Beth Martilik, Coding Tips, Education, ICD-10, Inpatient, Query Tip
Most queries are written to clarify documentation as it relates to reimbursement. However, code assignment not only impacts reimbursement, but also other significant uses of coded data. Ideally, queries would be written as necessary to ensure data integrity and full and complete documentation.
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by hiacode | Mar 19, 2018 | Coding Tips, Education, ICD-10, Inpatient, Kim Carrier
The rules about coding probable, possible and questionable diagnoses did not change with the implementation of ICD-10-CM. A possible, probable, suspected, likely, questionable, or still to be ruled out condition can be coded if still documented as such at the time of discharge.
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