For each query, state whether it is valid or not. If it is not valid,
For each query, state whether it is valid or not. If it is not valid, indicate an appropriate query for its
scenario.
Physician Query #1
Patient name: Timothy Brown
MRN: 1125851
Dates of service: 8/14/2012 – 8/17/2012
Attending physician: Johnson
Query: Please add Pneumonia, as it is indicated by the CXR.
Financial impact: $357.25
Coder: Sabrina
Physician Query #2
Patient name: TylerSmith
MRN: 257863
Dates of service: 8/14/2012 – 8/17/2012
Attending physician: Grant, James, MD
Query: Dr. Grant, the progress note dated 8/15 states that the patient has new onset of asthma. The progress note on 8/16 states that the patienthas chronic asthma with status asthmaticus. Please advise me on the proper diagnosis.
Financial impact: $542.24
Coder: Toni