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Defer To This Advice When Coding Diverticulosis/itis

Published on Thu Aug 18, 2022

Hint: Watch for bleeding and perforation. There are almost two dozen codes to choose from within the K57 (Diverticular disease of intestine) category, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with these conditions before settling on a code. Keep reading if you’ve ever had trouble, or you simply need a refresher on coding these can-be-confusing conditions. Know the Difference Between the [...]
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