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Manifestation codes for specialists
When coding for a specialist, the manifestation code can not be the principal diagnosis(which happens to be his specialty). For example: the specialist is a retina specialist the patient has diabetes which is affecting his sight.
A manifestation code must be use because the underlying cause is diabetes, however the billing manager wants to use the manifestation code as the primary diagnosis. They feel because they are specialists we should use their diagnosis codes(362.XX etc.)
Could you send me some written documentation to prove to them they are making a mistake?
A quick reply would be greatly appreciated.
When coding for a specialist, the manifestation code can not be the principal diagnosis(which happens to be his specialty). For example: the specialist is a retina specialist the patient has diabetes which is affecting his sight.
A manifestation code must be use because the underlying cause is diabetes, however the billing manager wants to use the manifestation code as the primary diagnosis. They feel because they are specialists we should use their diagnosis codes(362.XX etc.)
Could you send me some written documentation to prove to them they are making a mistake?
A quick reply would be greatly appreciated.
diagnosis codes, diagnosis coding
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