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Coding a Chart When The Minimum Time Threshold For Critical Care Seems Questionable

Published on Mon Jul 20, 2015

Question: We need help coding this chart when the minimum time threshold for critical care seems questionable. What would you suggest? Texas Subscriber Chief Complaint Patient presents with: Cardiac Arrest I was unable to obtain a clear HPI, ROS from the patient or review their PMH, FH, SH due to acuity of condition (patient not responsive). HPI Patient is a 67 [...]
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