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Wiki Correct Dx Coding

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If a Physician states I "believe" the pt has non reversible bradycardia due to xxx can you bill the xxx DX code?
 
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If a Physician states I "believe" the pt has non reversible bradycardia due to xxx can you bill the xxx DX code?
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No you are not to code uncertainty. A statement that begins with "I believe" is definitely indicating uncertainty and therefore not a coded dx. Code the stated symptoms instead.
 
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