Q:
Should presumptive positive COVID-19 test results be coded as confirmed?
A:
Yes, Presumptive positive COVID-19 test results should be coded as confirmed. A presumptive positive test result means an individual has tested positive for the virus at a local or state level, but it has not yet been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC confirmation of local and state tests for the COVID-19 virus is no longer required.
Blog by Jessica Cairns, RN, RAC-CT, CMAC, Proactive Medical Review
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