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General Surgery Coding:

Check Your Splenectomy Coding Knowledge With These FAQs

Published on Wed Nov 20, 2024

Understanding the different procedure types is key to successful claim payment. The spleen, a large, soft lymphatic organ, is centrally located in the abdominal cavity, nestled between the diaphragm and the stomach. This positioning makes it particularly vulnerable to damage. Because other lymph organs can replace the spleen’s function, surgeons may need to remove the organ if trauma, cancer, infection, [...]
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