midnightsun1369
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Can anyone clarify if a coder is allowed to code a diagnosis based on a physician statement.
Example physician states in HPI: pt has had chronic pain for 4 yrs. with other comorbidities.
His final dx code list does not include chronic pain. Can I added it as a dx on claim form?
Example physician states in HPI: pt has had chronic pain for 4 yrs. with other comorbidities.
His final dx code list does not include chronic pain. Can I added it as a dx on claim form?