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Rule Out

Date: Jan 4, 2019

Question:

I wanted your opinion on diagnosis coding for rule out when a diagnostic study is ordered to rule out a-fib or cardioembolic source for a stroke. Would you suggest screening for cardiovascular disease Z13.6 or use the stroke as the primary diagnosis along with any findings?

Question ID : 11867
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