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Seek Clarity on Embolism Condition Coding

Published on Wed Mar 02, 2022

Important: Don’t report a septic embolism as a primary condition. Understanding what diagnosis details to look for is crucial to reporting septic embolisms correctly. For example, to report a septic embolism, you need to know whether the provider has diagnosed an arterial embolism or a pulmonary embolism, as well as any underlying infection and all proper sequencing rules. Use these [...]
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