Q: The primary physician documented subacute cerebral infarction and I am wondering whether I should code this to a new...Read More »
Q: When atelectasis is noted on an ancillary test such as a CT-scan of the abdomen or chest x-ray can nursing...Read More »
Q: We’re having a lot of discussions with physicians right now and need to get some clarity on acute cor pulmonale versus chronic. Do you...Read More »
Q: If a patient has hypertensive heart disease or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with hemiparesis in his or her past medical...Read More »
Q: How would the following be viewed if it was included in a cardiology consult note:
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Q: How have you handled situations when specialty physicians and hospitalists do not agree with diagnoses impacting core measures?
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Q: How have you handled situations when specialty physicians and hospitalists do not agree with diagnoses impacting core measures?...Read More »
Q: Is it okay to code a diagnosis if the physician documents two diagnoses using the phrase “versus” between them? For...Read More »
