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Started by shannen at 08-20-2010 6:58 PM. Topic has 2 replies.
  
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 08-20-2010, 6:58 PM
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shannen
Joined on 08-21-2010
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how to code patient with known HIV with possible c.carinii pneumonitis admitted to outpatient hospital. How to code for physician services?
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04-05-2011, 7:27 AM
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Katy
Joined on 04-03-2006
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Re: how to code patient with known HIV with possible c.carinii pneumonitis admitted to outpatient hospital. How to code for physician services?
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I would code the 042 and then the symtom codes.
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04-05-2011, 3:33 PM
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Barb S.
Joined on 12-21-2005
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Re: how to code patient with known HIV with possible c.carinii pneumonitis admitted to outpatient hospital. How to code for physician services?
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Correct 042 and then the symptoms. You are not allowed to code "possible" diagnosis codes on the clinic side.
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