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Answer 4 Questions for Perfect Urine Culture Coding

Unravel medical necessity. Even if you consider microbiology culture coding an easy task, urine cultures can throw you for a loop. With dual codes only for urine, common sterile or polymicrobial findings, and the vagaries of medical necessity, there’s a lot to consider. Let the following four questions lead you through your coding choices to make sure you crush your [...]
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