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Can You Report URI and Bronchitis on One Report? Find Out

Published on Mon Jul 05, 2021

Question: I have an op report that says the patient has bronchitis and URI. Can I submit these two diagnoses together? Montana Subscriber Answer: Yes, you may code both conditions based on the physician documentation. A URI is an upper respiratory infection and bronchitis falls under lower respiratory diseases. However, additional information may be needed from your physician to accurately [...]
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