For each query, state whether it is valid or not. If it is not valid, indicate an appropriate query for its scenario. Physician Query #3 Patient…

For each query, state whether it is valid or not. If it is not valid, indicate an appropriate query for its scenario.

Physician Query #3

Patient name:  Tiffany Bradford

MRN:  00985688

Dates of service:  8/23/2013 – 8/26/2013

Attending physician:  Rogers, Anthony, MD

Query:   Dr. Rogers, the pathology report states that the patient had cervical   dysplasia. Dr. Brown wrote that the patient had carcinoma in situ.  Please advise regarding the proper diagnosis.

Financial impact:  $1256.10

Coder:  Clarice

Physician Query #4

Patient name:  Grover Lake

MRN:  1015483

Dates of service:  8/01/2012 – 8/03/2012

Attending physician:  Finebaum, Frederick, MD

Query:   Does the electrolyte imbalance indicate dehydration? 

  Please circle:   yes or no

Financial impact:  $854.22

Coder:  Lonna