Different interpretations of ICD-10-CM coding leave you at risk for improper quality scores and payment. Medical record auditors see a wide range of interpretation among coders and medical organizations regarding when and how overweight, obesity, and morbid obesity diagnosis should be abstracted from records, and regarding body mass index (BMI) reporting. These variances can potentially […]
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