dmaec
True Blue
I'm wondering what other coders understanding is of the "associated signs & symptoms" under the HPI means.
Is it "positive" associated signs & symptoms (eg: pt has strep, with a rash)
or is "negative" associated signs & symptoms (eg: pt has strep, no rash)
or is either/or - positive & negative?
I was always taught it was "positive" associated signs & symptoms - what else is happening when it occurs - but recently a provider has come to me and said that she was taught that even if it was a negative - it still counts under associated signs & symptoms. I understand what she's trying to say, but having trouble changing my view on it! So now I'm questioning my own understanding of it... everything I have points to positive associated signs & symptoms...
any other opinions on this?
thanks!
Is it "positive" associated signs & symptoms (eg: pt has strep, with a rash)
or is "negative" associated signs & symptoms (eg: pt has strep, no rash)
or is either/or - positive & negative?
I was always taught it was "positive" associated signs & symptoms - what else is happening when it occurs - but recently a provider has come to me and said that she was taught that even if it was a negative - it still counts under associated signs & symptoms. I understand what she's trying to say, but having trouble changing my view on it! So now I'm questioning my own understanding of it... everything I have points to positive associated signs & symptoms...
any other opinions on this?
thanks!