The Assumption Pitfall: When Coders Read Between the Lines

In this episode, we shine a light on one of the most common—and costly—mistakes in medical coding: making assumptions. Whether it’s inferring a diagnosis, assuming laterality, or “filling in the blanks” when documentation is unclear, assumption-based coding opens the door to compliance risks, denials, and even audit findings.#MedicalCoding #RevenueCycle #Compliance #MedicalBilling #HealthcareCompliance #CodingEducation #AuditReady #DocumentationMatters #RevenueIntegrity #HealthcareFinance #CoderLife #DenialManagement #HealthLaw #CodingTips #ICD10 #CPTCoding #StephanieAllardConsulting #AuditingAnticsPodcastReach Out For Compliance Help Now!https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/contactSign up for our updates and the latest compliance news here! https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/Find our AUDITING ANTICS PODCAST for regular updates and discussions related to compliance in the medical coding and billing industry!https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/auditing-antics-podcastView our compliance consulting, auditing, and education services here! https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/servicesView our Coding Compliance Connection membership here! https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/membership View our online shop here! https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/online-shop