• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Respiratory Failure

Create Wiki
B

brodel

New
Messages
7
Best answers
0
Is it ok to assume a diagnosis of respiratory failure when all the Dr. documents are the vent settings under his assessment and plan yet he does NOT document "respiratory failure"??

I don't feel this is an "ok" practice but I'm getting some mixed opinions. Any help would be appreciated.
 
I would definately not code the respiratory failure if the provider did not state it him or herself. We as coders cannot infer this information.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top