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littleanan

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What is the first and most important step in the correct process for coding?

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Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

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Reply #1 on: May 7, 2019

Read the patient's medical documentation, and determine the diagnosis(es).



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Reply #2 on: May 7, 2019
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