Radiology, Pathology and Lab Results

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Did you know? Radiology reports, pathology diagnoses and laboratory results cannot be coded unless the clinician corroborates or documents the clinical significance of those findings in the medical record.

Use this terminology to show an SOI that accurately reflects how sick your patient is in the bed. Remember hospital documentation can include “possible, probable or suspected” diagnoses.

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