ON THE JOB Lise sledina, a certified coder performs medical coding for a
Lange multi-specialty clinic. You have just been hired as Lisas
assistant. She has asked you to review the encounter forms for
the day, on which physicians have checked off the diagnoses
of each pacient. You notice that Dr. Parker, an endocrinologist, has checked off the box for Diabetes unspecified for most
of his patients without checking off any manifestations or
complications. You think this is unusual because many diabetic patients do have complications.
1) What are the options for handling this situation?
2) Which option would you select?
3) Give three reasous for your choice
4. Who should you consult before acting on your choice ?