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DORV - TOF Type
Date: Dec 2, 2019
Question:
The physician documents "double outlet right ventricle - Tetralogy of Fallot" type. Would you recommend coding both Q20.1 and Q21.3 to accurately capture the condition/diagnosis? Our CDI department recommends capturing both, but I would like to have your input.
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