Q:
What is the #1 ICD.10 coding error that you find in your audits?
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Answer: The coding error seen most often is using acute conditions/diagnoses. The RAI Manual states while certain conditions represent acute diagnoses, SNFs should not use acute diagnosis codes in I0020B. Sequelae and other such codes should be used instead.
Blog by Jessica Cairns, RN, RAC-CT, CMAC, Proactive Medical Review
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