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Can You Code This Gastroenteritis Case?

Published on Fri Jul 28, 2023

Can You Code This Gastroenteritis Case? Question: Recently a mother came in with her 4-year-old who had been experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain for two days, accompanied by a low-grade fever. Our gastroenterologist noticed the child was lethargic and appeared dehydrated. The provider diagnosed gastroenteritis and ordered a stool test to determine the origin. The patient and mother came [...]
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