What Is the Exception to the Coding Guideline Where If

question 9

Short Answer

What is the exception to the coding guideline where if a diagnosis documented at the time of discharge is "probable" or "suspected" or "questionable" is not coded as if confirmed?

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlations

The cognitive bias of perceiving a relationship between variables (typically people, events, or behaviors) even when no such relationship exists.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of physical locations, allowing an individual to visualize paths or navigate spaces they have experienced.

Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems or completing tasks, often used in computing and mathematical problem-solving.

Base-Rate Information

Statistical information about the general frequency of an event or characteristic within a relevant population.