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Pediatric Coding:

Correctly Code These Separate but Equal Encounters

Published on Mon Jan 12, 2026

Question: A parent came in with their twin children, who were showing signs of having colds. Upon examination, the pediatrician diagnosed one of the twins with acute sinusitis and the other with strep throat. Do I report this as one encounter or two? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: You would report these as two separate encounters. Because each patient received an individual [...]
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