Q: How should we appropriately query the physician to support diagnosis coding for PDPM reimbursement? A:With only a few exceptions, ICD-10-CM code assignment must be based on documentation by the ...
An AAPC blog post discusses the essential elements of knowing when to query providers for coding updates, especially with the ICD-10 transition. 1. If there is conflicting information in the medical ...
The purpose of establishing a formal physician query process is a step in the right direction for obtaining accuracy and integrity in reporting coded data. A necessary component in any compliance plan ...