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ICD-10 Coding:

Dig Deeper for Other Spondylopathy Dx

Published on Tue Feb 06, 2024

Here’s why you need to mind particulars when using this ‘general’ code set. Considering its descriptor, you’d assume that the codes included in the M48.- (Other spondylopathies) would be pretty general. That’s not the case, though. Contained in M48.- are eight different “other” spondylopathy codes. You’ll have to know how far to extend each of these codes, and whether or [...]
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