Codes that describe symptoms and signs instead of __________ are ...

[bio_gurl]

Codes that describe symptoms and signs instead of __________ are acceptable for reporting purposes when the physician has not documented an established diagnosis or confirmed diagnosis.
 a. definitive diagnoses
  b. equipment supplied
  c. procedures provided
  d. surgeries performed

Question 2

For accurate reporting of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, documentation should describe the __________, using terminology that includes specific diagnoses as well as symptoms, problems, or reasons for the encounter.
 a. equipment supplied
 b. patient's condition
 c. procedure performed
  d. service provided

[Andromeda18]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b

[bio_gurl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Excellent