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October 07,2025
Accurate coding depends on precise, complete provider documentation — yet many records fall short. When documentation is vague, missing key details, or inconsistent, coders are forced to work with incomplete information. The result? More queries, more denials, and missed reimbursement opportunities. This article explores the hidden toll of ineffective provider documentation and how targeted education can close the gap between providers and coders. Accurate coding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Coders can only work with the information that’s documented in the patient record — and when provider documentation is incomplete, unclear, or inconsisten...
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