When reading a record, the coder can interpret the use of symbols by the provider.

Name: When reading a record, the coder can interpret the use of symbols by the provider.
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The coder must strictly adhere to the documentation provided by the healthcare provider and cannot interpret or assume meanings of symbols or abbreviations not clearly defined in the medical record. Interpretation is beyond the coder's scope of practice and could lead to inaccuracies in coding.

When Reading a Record, the Coder Can Interpret the Use