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Utilize These Tips for Coding Malignant Spinal Tumors

Published on Fri Apr 02, 2021

Hint: Use C72.0 for malignant neoplasm of the spinal cord. Rely on all medical documentation available to make the right coding choices for malignant tumors in the spinal cord, as well as cauda equina, spinal meninges, and the cranial nerves. Use this question and answer set to further ground your understanding. Look to This Code for Malignant Spinal Cord Tumors [...]
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