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fagboi

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on: Jun 25, 2018
How and why do medical offices report diagnosis codes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is it so important for diagnostic codes to be accurate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


emily12345

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Thanks for the answer, I sent you a forum message for another one.

Answer to Question 2

Diagnostic codes must be accurate because they inform insurance companies of the severity of the patient's condition and the need for the services, procedures, or tests.


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