Discussion Board Topic: Discuss the following:
Why are there different guidelines for inpatient versus outpatient coding?
What can happen if a coder confuses the two sets of guidelines?
Why does Medicare provide additional guidelines for data collection?
Must be 250 words in APA format with two cited sources
Textbook information:
Lame, J. & Young, G., A Guided Approach to Intermediate & Advanced Coding,
2
nd edition. MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText — Access Code Card.
ISBN 978-0-135-19079-1
