Question # 17

The physician documents “CHF exacerbation.” No specification of type is made. Clinical indicators suggest reduced ejection fraction. What is the best coder action?

Options:

A.

Code unspecified heart failure without query

B.

Code diastolic heart failure based on assumptions

C.

Query provider to clarify systolic vs. diastolic type

D.

Assign both systolic and diastolic codes

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