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Diagnosis Coding Corner:

Ask the Right Questions for Cervical Disc Disorder Dx Success

Published on Mon Jul 19, 2021

Know when you can, and cannot, combine conditions into a single Dx code. Patients suffering from cervical spinal disc disorder force coders to be on the lookout for several factors when choosing the most accurate diagnosis code possible. They must take into account the specific anatomical area and any secondary conditions that might accompany the primary disorder. Without this information, [...]
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