We seem to be having problem with the insurance not covering the patient's
visit for obesity as primary dx code. Can anyone tell me what other dx code
can be used instead of obesity. There are times where the Dr has two dx in his dictation obesity is dicated as the primary and then the other 2ndary dx code. I know we can't use the 2ndary code as primary and make the obesity as 2ndary since dictation shows obesity as primary. But can I have the
Dr to change his dication to show the obesity dx as 2ndary even though the
pt first complain was obesity? Please help this is an issue.
Thank you all in advance
visit for obesity as primary dx code. Can anyone tell me what other dx code
can be used instead of obesity. There are times where the Dr has two dx in his dictation obesity is dicated as the primary and then the other 2ndary dx code. I know we can't use the 2ndary code as primary and make the obesity as 2ndary since dictation shows obesity as primary. But can I have the
Dr to change his dication to show the obesity dx as 2ndary even though the
pt first complain was obesity? Please help this is an issue.
Thank you all in advance