A direction to "code first underlying disease" should be considered
A direction to "code first underlying disease" should be considered
The direction to 'code first underlying disease' indicates that coding the underlying disease is mandatory when applicable. This is an obligatory instruction in medical coding guidelines to ensure accurate and comprehensive capture of patient diagnoses for statistical and medical management purposes.
Answer: Code First Underlying Disease is a mandatory instructions in coding the charts. It is not a principal diagnosis. This etiology usually be coded first. (please comment on this for me- thanks)
It is a mandatory instruction for underlying diseases so it has to be coded