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Use This Question-and-Answer Set to Code Bell’s Palsy

Published on Tue Jan 05, 2021

Hint: Bell’s palsy is different than other facial nerve disorders. There’s only one ICD-10 code for Bell’s palsy, but claims can still be difficult to code properly. It’s absolutely crucial to read your provider’s medical documentation carefully. You need to know the other terms used for Bell’s palsy without confusing it with another facial nerve disorder entirely. Keep reading to [...]
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