ICD 10 Coding Alert

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Get Cozy With the ICD-10-CM Book to Nail Down These Guidelines

Remember to use annotation as a crucial tool. Lots of coders face challenging twists and turns when sequencing ICD-10 codes. Check out these three scenarios to apply important code sequencing principles in various situations. Use Both Guidelines and Patient Documentation Scenario 1: A patient is diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and influenza A virus. The patient has a history of tobacco dependence [...]
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