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Wiki coding for the Flu w/out a positive swab

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Can you code a claim with the ICD-9 for FLU if the patient has not had a positive culture for the Flu?
 
since the coder may not code from a lab result regardless of whether it is positive or negative, the dx code depends on the providers documentation.
 
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