sandya
Networker
Hi...I would like some clarity on something. We are a cardiology group that reads diagnostic tests in the hospital setting, whether the place of service is inpt, outpt, or even er. The final report is always available to me, therefore, I code by the findings. However, what if the findings are not payable for the test, but the signs and symptoms are. Can you ignore the findings and code the signs and symptoms, or is this "coding to get paid"...I code by the findings and if it's not payable, we try to appeal etc...What do other groups do and what is correct? thank you Sandy