Results of testing performed on blood, tissue, and other specimens hold important keys to the patient's condition. The results can provide you with important details necessary for you to determine a specific, accurate code. You can locate this information in the:

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Pathology and Laboratory Reports contain the results of testing performed on blood, tissue, and other specimens and provide important details necessary for determining a specific, accurate code. Physician's Notes/Operative Reports may contain information on the patient's condition, but not necessarily the results of testing. Imaging Reports may provide visual information, but not necessarily the specific details needed for coding. Medication Logs are not typically used for coding.

Results of Testing Performed on Blood, Tissue, and Other Specimens