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Code Definitive Dx, When Known
Published on Fri Feb 09, 2018
Question: Often, the physician will list several symptoms and signs that the patient is experiencing, along with a definitive diagnosis at the top of the note. Should we list all of those diagnosis codes on the claim? Codify Subscriber Answer: Occasionally, you'll report sign and symptoms as secondary diagnoses, even if your gastroenterologist has assigned a definitive diagnosis for a [...]