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[nyyankees]

is a pt's Ejection Fraction is below 65% what would be a proper dx code? Thanks..

 

[LTibbetts]

If it was me, I wouldn't code the EF%, per say. I would code only the disease that is causing the decrease in the EF%, ie, CAD, COPD, etc.
Leslie, CPC

 

[rthames052006]

If it was me, I wouldn't code the EF%, per say. I would code only the disease that is causing the decrease in the EF%, ie, CAD, COPD, etc.
Leslie, CPC

I agree with Leslie on this one also.

 

[nyyankees]

ok...thanks..