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Are You an Expert at C-Section Diagnosis Coding? Solve 3 Coding Challenges to Find Out

Published on Wed Dec 08, 2021

Hint: You should always include an additional code to indicate delivery outcome. C-section coding can seem simple — until you have to navigate the tricky landscape of diagnosis coding. A planned c-section diagnosis may rely upon the mother’s scar, so make sure your ob-gyn’s documentation—and your claim—is picture perfect. Challenge 1: How Should You Report Elective C-Section? Solution: When a [...]
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