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Report Disorders of Retroperitoneum with These Codes

Published on Thu Jul 25, 2024

Question: The gastroenterologist recently diagnosed a patient with retroperitoneal hematoma and is about to schedule them for surgery. This is the first I’ve heard of this condition. How do I code this diagnosis? Michigan Subscriber Answer: A retroperitoneal hematoma is a collection of blood that forms behind the lining of the abdominal cavity. It can occur due to trauma, a ruptured blood [...]
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