Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

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Know Who’s Responsible for Final Dx

Question: Who is responsible for the final diagnosis used for an office/ outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) visit? If a coder is reviewing documentation prior to the charge being sent and notices a diagnosis error, should the coder update the diagnosis, or is this the responsibility of the provider? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: While the provider is responsible for all claims submitted [...]
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