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I have read articles pertaining to hospital inpatient coding that state the correct way to assisgn diagnosis codes for the stay is to code after discharge and use the final diagnois' assigned at time of discharge for all visits during the stay. The indicated exception to this was complications (such as ARDS) that arise later in the stay would not be coded on the days prior to arising. Does this not contradict CMS' rule of each DOS must stand alone or is there exceptions to this rule for inpatient stays? Thank you for any guidance, it is much appreciated.
Denine Williams, CPC, CFPC
Denine Williams, CPC, CFPC