Author Question: Examples provided in conjunction with the diagnosis are meant to: a. guide the biller to the ... (Read 23 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Examples provided in conjunction with the diagnosis are meant to:

a. guide the biller to the accurate diagnosis.
b. confirm the exclusions to the diagnosis.
c. explain nuances to coding the diagnosis.
d. None of the above

Question 2

If several conditions co-exist equally with other diagnoses causing the encounter, the provider:

a. chooses which to list first.
b. bills separately for each diagnosis.
c. lists the most costly treatment diagnosis first.
d. asks the patient to determine which diagnosis is primary.