Savanna@1998
Contributor
I have a physician that is debating the ICD-9 guidelines for outpatient billing. We look at the reason for exam and then the impression to see if there is a diagnosis relating to the reason for exam. If there is we code that diagnosis and do not code the sign or symptom that prompted the exam. I believe this is in accordance with ICD-9 guidelines. He feels other coders do not do that. I was hoping a few CPC's might be willing to back me up on this. Any comment would be greatly appreciated.