While the coding auditor was reviewing a chart, he noticed that a claim had gone out with a diagnosis of right ventricular heart failure when the documentation clearly stated the patient had left ventricular heart failure. What should the next step be?
A. Speak to the coder's supervisor regarding the error
B. Wait for the claim to be paid
C. Submit a corrected claim to the carrier
D. Ask the coder why it was coded that way
Answer: C
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