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Pulmonology Coding:

Ask Your Provider for Additional Information When It’s Needed

Published on Fri May 30, 2025

Question: An 80-year-old patient presented complaining of a cough lasting for more than a month, fatigue, and weight loss. The pulmonologist ordered a high-resolution CT scan of the patient’s chest. The findings revealed fibrotic changes in the patient’s lungs. The pulmonologist diagnosed the patient with pulmonary fibrosis and prescribed antifibrotic drugs. How do I report this encounter? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: [...]
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