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November 07,2025
Accurate diagnosis coding relies on recognizing the clinical indicators that support or suggest a condition’s presence. This tip sheet highlights key lab values commonly associated with major diagnoses—including heart failure, renal injury, respiratory failure, anemia, liver failure, malnutrition, myocardial infarction, and sepsis. Designed for medical coders and CDI professionals, it serves as a quick reference to help ensure clinical validity, documentation integrity, and coding accuracy. Understanding how abnormal lab results align with diagnoses can strengthen query opportunities and improve compliance across inpatient and outpatient reco...
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