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Clarify ‘Correlates’ and ‘Consistent’ Dx Terminology

Published on Tue Dec 22, 2020

Question: When I’m assigning a diagnosis code, I’m always confused when the surgeon documents a diagnosis as “correlates with” or “consistent with.” Should I code [...]
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