Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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4 Q&As; Help You Report Signs and Symptoms

Many gastroenterology claims lack definitive diagnoses — so use these codes to collect. When your gastroenterologist performs or orders a diagnostic test, you have to submit your claim whether or not you know the definitive diagnosis — and that’s when signs and symptoms can save the day. In black and white: “Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as opposed to [...]
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