Birdie625
Networker
Hi - provider says RT flank pain. Looking at anatomical plates, the flank "region" falls into both the upper and lower "quadrants". As provider says RT flank, I want to code both RT upr/lwr quads. Using R10.9 ("unspec" abd pain) seems inaccurate as he is being more specific. Providers document "flank" and it is up to 'me' to know the area for which they speak of. Would it be correct to code both upr/lwr quad, or use Unspec if "they" do not specify the exact quad level? Thanks in advance.