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Remember Synonyms for This Syndrome

Published on Mon Dec 18, 2023

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient whose final diagnosis was cervical sympathetic paralysis. How should I code this encounter?. Florida Subscriber Answer: This patient suffers from Horner’s syndrome, which is also known as cervical sympathetic dystrophy or paralysis. You might also see this syndrome called Bernard(-Horner) syndrome. On the claim, report G90.2 (Horner’s syndrome) to represent [...]
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