KimBest
New
Our question is with the new upgrade to our EMR, the doctors now have to select the ICD-9 codes before they can finish their note. When we are coding the visit, we come up with a different code due to coding guidelines, such as they will put a code for diabetes and then a code for an ulcer instead of one combined code. One of our physicians wants the coders to go into the record and amend the codes so that the claim and the record match. Is there somewhere that we can get some guidance on this issue? I'm concerned that coders should not be changing or have access to change the medical record. Help? Suggestions?