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ICD-10:

Choose Between 2 Codes for Hysterectomy Diagnosis

Published on Tue Oct 20, 2015

Relax: The descriptors are already familiar. With approximately 20 CPT® codes addressing hysterectomy, coding for the actual procedure could sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, selecting the correct diagnosis is a bit easier, provided your anesthesiologist or CRNA has documentation of a few key details. ICD-10’s code choices fall under the family of Z90.7 (Acquired absence of genital organ[s]). Your options [...]
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