beachgrl62
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Hoping to get some input on this subject. A question has arose from our recent audit. The coder auditing has insisted that we add DX codes that occurred in the PACU to the anesthesia charges. I don't agree with that and hoping someone can shed some light on this. I have been coding for 10 years and have always used the DX codes the provider enters from the pre-op exam and also from the op note. Any codes from the PACU have been entered by a different provider. The claim in question had a DX of tachycardia in PACU AFTER the procedure. This was not assigned prior. Thoughts?? Thank you!