If you came across a statement of 'felt to be' or 'believe to be' when the provider is talking about a condition, would you consider this an uncertain diagnosis and not code it? Some stated to me that these terms are the providers personal feelings, so the diagnosis is confirmed. Or would these statements be the same as 'appears to be' in the coding clinic 2009, 3Q? Thoughts?
Felt to be CHF
Believe to be CHF
Felt to be CHF
Believe to be CHF