When a Practitioner Does Not Document an Exact Diagnosis, Outpatient

question 70

Short Answer

When a practitioner does not document an exact diagnosis, outpatient coding rules require that unclear diagnosis be coded using the ________ that led the patient to seek care, until an absolute diagnosis is made.

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Definitions:

Transaction Price

The total amount of consideration agreed upon between parties in the transaction process for transferring a good, service, or financial asset.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

Plus Margin

The percentage added to the cost of goods to arrive at a selling price that includes a profit margin.