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Don’t Mistake Correlated Dx With Definitive Dx
Published on Tue Oct 13, 2020
Question: I know all about avoiding the coding of diagnoses using probable, suspected, and other similar terminology, but what about the term “correlation?” For instance, if a provider says findings on a computerized tomography (CT) scan correlate with a particular diagnosis, does that meet the criteria for reporting it? Arizona Subscriber Answer: You already know you won’t find any guidance [...]