Reader Questions:
Assign Codes and Responsibility for Code Choices
Published on Mon Jun 24, 2024
Question: Who is responsible for the final diagnosis used for an office/ outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) visit? If a coder is reviewing documentation prior to the charge being sent and notices a diagnosis error, would/should/could the coder update the diagnosis, or is this the responsibility of the provider? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: While the provider is responsible for all claims submitted [...]