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    Wiki What are the legal and reimbursement repercussions of incorrect dx codes?

    Our practice has recently changed the method that claims are sent out. Currently the providers chose the level and the dx codes 😟. Biannual auditing of the providers was put in place. Coders are not allowed to make changes to the submitted level or submitted dx codes. Coders add modifiers as...
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    Wiki Chronic 8?

    Hello, I am an hcc coding auditor and for the most part if a diagnosis does not have meat or tamper we do not code it. Some clients refer to a "Chronic 8" conditions list which are considered to be conditions that never go away that do not require meat in order to capture as current. these...
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