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Backup Final Diagnosis with Documented Proof to Avoid Rebounds

Published on Mon Dec 08, 2014

Question: If the physician hasn’t indicated x-ray results in his final diagnosis, should I code the findings? The doctor wrote a complete interpretation on the films. He says yes, because usually he has another diagnosis to justify the x-ray. Alabama Subscriber Answer:  For you to report findings from the x-ray, your podiatrist must document the findings as a final diagnosis. Choosing [...]
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