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Diagnostic Radiology Coding:

Turn to the Radiology Report to Further Specify a Diagnosis

Published on Wed May 07, 2025

Question: I have a report where the emergency department (ED) physician diagnosed the patient with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, the radiology report findings state “proximal DVT” or “occlusion in the popliteal vein, femoral vein, iliac vein.” Can I use the radiology report to specify the lower extremity DVT diagnosis as proximal? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: Yes, you [...]
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