Reader Question:
Know Who’s Responsible for Final Dx
Published on Mon Dec 18, 2023
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 [...]