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Address Abnormal Findings in This Well Check/Recheck Scenario
Published on Wed Jun 14, 2023
Question: The provider ordered a urinalysis as part of a child wellness check. The test came back abnormal. The patient came back the following day for a recheck, but this time the test came back normal. How would I code each encounter? Idaho Subscriber Answer: Let’s start with the first encounter. You’ll need to code for the child wellness check using the [...]