amwittler
Networker
We use the 3M encoder that is built into our EMR (Cerner) to code for visits. This is a new work flow for us Clinic Coders. We can enter in up to 3 dx into the Reason for visit and then there is no maximum for final dx. I was wondering if someone could explain what they are putting in for Reason for visit and what they are putting in for final dx. The example I have is a pt that comes into the walk-in clinic with a fever and sore throat. The pt is charged for an office visit, influenza A/B test, and a rapid strep test. The pt is diagnosed with strep throat.
We are used to coding at the charge level line by line instead of at encounter level. That means that the Influenza A and B test would have been sent out with the dx of fever and sore throat. Our concern is not being able to support the charges for the Influenza A and B test if the final dx that is showing up is strep.
We are used to coding at the charge level line by line instead of at encounter level. That means that the Influenza A and B test would have been sent out with the dx of fever and sore throat. Our concern is not being able to support the charges for the Influenza A and B test if the final dx that is showing up is strep.