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Otolaryngology:

Abide By These Rules When Coding Foreign Bodies

Published on Fri Jun 09, 2017

Know when to apply these secondary codes. Foreign bodies (FBs) entering through one of the three ENT-specific pathways is a relatively common occurrence. While these situations are found primarily with children presenting for service, FBs of the ear, nose, and throat don’t necessarily discriminate when it comes to age. However, when it comes to coding, there are a few general [...]
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