Advanced Search

Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

Practice Management:

Avoid Undercoding Errors With Accurate Documentation

Published on Thu May 11, 2023

Lost pay isn’t the only potential penalty. Coders worry about “upcoding” and charging too much for services, but did you know that “downcoding” can be just as bad? In fact, undercoding for lab or pathology services can cause significant financial and professional woes. Read on to learn why precise documentation matters, as well as ways to avoid accidental undercoding. Avoid [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

View All