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Wiki radiology finding worded as "consistent with"

Thread starter Bernadette10
Start date Apr 28, 2014

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Bernadette10

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Apr 28, 2014

#1

If a radiologist uses the words "consistent with" in a final report, can I code the condition as a definitive diagnosis?

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rhondatalley

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Apr 29, 2014

#2

I would code this as an abnormal finding. Consistent with is not a confirmed dx.

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greatbiller

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Apr 29, 2014

#3

I agree. You cannot code as a final diagnosis based on consistent with. Code an abnormal finding or the symptoms.

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