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Fellow/ resident doing a procedure with attending physician in the room.
Date: Sep 29, 2021
Question:
I have had a few cases where the fellow or resident has done the procedure with the attending radiologist is present in the room. The coder has placed a hold on processing the procedure because the physician did not do the procedure. Should the coder be processing the procedure as long as the attending is in the room? And if the fellow/resident dictates the report, does the same rules apply as long as the attending signs off on the report.
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