rbailey73
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Good Morning,
I audited an account and the coder coded a surgery that had no OP report. When I sent an e-mail to the Coding Supervisor, the responded with the following, "
As per instruction received we need to complete all such aging accounts DNFB > 30 Days to avoid timely filing limit irrespective of missing operative report/charges. " I know we cannot code without an OP report, but I need a reference to cite when responding to this e-mail. I have searched CMS and I have found information before but have never encountered this, to add to a favorites....
Any help is appreciated!
I audited an account and the coder coded a surgery that had no OP report. When I sent an e-mail to the Coding Supervisor, the responded with the following, "
As per instruction received we need to complete all such aging accounts DNFB > 30 Days to avoid timely filing limit irrespective of missing operative report/charges. " I know we cannot code without an OP report, but I need a reference to cite when responding to this e-mail. I have searched CMS and I have found information before but have never encountered this, to add to a favorites....
Any help is appreciated!