Debbie C
Networker
Posting on behalf of a fellow coder/co-worker (she isn't familiar with the discussion groups.... YET 
) A physician admits a patient to an acute hospital on 3/24/2012. The patient is subsequently discharges on 3/30/12. Is a discharge summary considered adequate documentation to support diagnosis' billed by the physician on the admit date 3/24/12?
) A physician admits a patient to an acute hospital on 3/24/2012. The patient is subsequently discharges on 3/30/12. Is a discharge summary considered adequate documentation to support diagnosis' billed by the physician on the admit date 3/24/12?