the medical records is suppose to be coding section I, they are the ones with the classes in coding and they have the coding books, if you are coding then ask your facility to send you and pay for the classes/conferences etc in coding, there have been major changes in how long term care codes
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Debbie Settle Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 8:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ICD-9 code I'm having a hard time coding "liver mass." There has been no test to determine if it is malignant, so I can't go to Neoplasm. Any suggestions? /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
