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ICD-10 Coding:

Pinpoint the Right Codes for Nondefinitive Diagnoses

Published on Mon Nov 23, 2020

Sometimes Z codes will be your best bet. When your gastroenterologist sends out a diagnostic test, you’re typically expecting to get an answer about the patient’s condition in return. But what happens when the test comes back without a definitive diagnosis? Check out these tips to ensure you can code these scenarios. Follow 3 Rules for Normal Diagnostic Results Scenario [...]
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