Coding
Morbid obesity vs. Class 3 obesity for medical coding: Which to use—and which is accepted?
By Brian Murphy A mid-revenue cycle professional lamented on a recent call that their CDI program is hindered because physicians don’t want to diagnose “morbid obesity.” It has become a fraught term, seen as demeaning to the patient. I get it. The good news is, Class 3 obesity has come to the rescue. Or has…
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