When Should a Coder Query the Physician

question 23

Multiple Choice

When should a coder query the physician?

• A) When there is unclear or missing information necessary to code an encounter
• B) When the supporting documentation is in the progress note
• C) When the chart has been updated
• D) When the chart is missing

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