Forum - Questions & Answers

Jul 8th, 2011 - onejourneyone 4 

Coding

Physician writes an order for a drug, but he does not indicate the condition or the diagnosis as to why the drug is given. Do I just code the documention given or do I query the Doc and ask why.

Jul 10th, 2011 -

re: Coding

need specifics- are you billing for the medication? You need a diagnosis.

Jul 14th, 2011 - katie 12 

re: Coding

Agree- need diagnosis to support medical necessity for the service to be rendered.
A good source is : Noridian's PP : "A/B Referrals and Proper Documentation
Presented by: Provider Outreach and Education (POE) April 2011



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