Author Question: When there is a difference between a general coding guideline and a chapter-specific guideline, the ... (Read 94 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When there is a difference between a general coding guideline and a chapter-specific guideline, the coder should:

a. follow the general coding guideline.
b. query the physician.
c. refer to the UHDDS requirements.
d. follow the chapter-specific guidelines.

Question 2

When a patient has several coexisting respiratory conditions, the coder should review the abstracting questions for each condition.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.