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Coding corner: 10 things coders wish surgeons knew about documentation and coding

by Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS
​As a coding educator, most of the questions I address are about two things: ICD-10-PCS coding and queries. While coding procedures can be challenging, the lack of complete documentation is more frustrating. The following are just 10 of the things coders wish surgeons knew about their documentation and why we query.  

 

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