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Avoid Hangups When Coding Hemorrhoid Cases

Published on Thu May 23, 2024

Location and count are key to correctly coding the condition. When your gastroenterologist treats one or more patients for hemorrhoids, the procedure can pose multiple coding challenges for coders. Why? Initially, selecting from a variety of specific codes for hemorrhoid therapy can be complex. Furthermore, if the provider excises multiple hemorrhoids are excised, or performs several procedures, as the coder, [...]
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