Concurrent coding is when the coder:
A) codes from the patient's chart while the patient is still in the hospital.
B) codes from the patient's chart after the patient is discharged.
C) waits until the physician signs all the documents in the charts before coding.
D) sits next to the physician while coding the chart.

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Concurrent coding refers to the process of coding from the patient's chart while the patient is still in the hospital. This allows for timely and accurate coding, which can facilitate quicker claims processing and reimbursement.

Concurrent Coding Is When the Coder