Can anyone tell me where I can find the guidelines or rules for coding a diagnosis from the postoperative diagnosis or the pathology report findings? (such as benign tumors). Through my coursework in AAPC, I have been coding from the pathology report if it gives more specific details about the diagnosis. (Ex; postoperative diagnosis says removal of cyst, but pathology says it's malignant).
I need to find the guidelines for using this methodology. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
I need to find the guidelines for using this methodology. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!