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Diagnosis Codes

Date: Sep 29, 2021

Question:

We are a cardiology group. Can you explain the rule on how many diagnosis codes payers want on a claim? I see articles about one of the most common billing errors is too many diagnosis codes being used, then I see articles about making sure we have the complete picture of the patient's health; using acute and chronic diagnosis codes. 

Question ID : 16042
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