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Find Coding Answers for Pericarditis Dx

Published on Wed Mar 26, 2025

Question: A patient presented with a sudden onset of severe chest pain, which was less uncomfortable when lying down. The nurse who took their vitals documented that they had a temperature of 101.9 degrees Fahrenheit, and the doctor documented that they had shortness of breath and heart palpitations. The doctored ordered an electrocardiogram (EKG), which was performed in-office. After reviewing [...]
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