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Abscess and Granuloma? There’s a Code for That

Published on Thu Nov 14, 2024

Question: If a patient suffers from an intracranial abscess and granuloma, should I report two diagnosis codes or one? RCI Subscriber Answer: You’ll report a single diagnosis code for intracranial abscess and granuloma, which are tiny (non-cancerous) clumps of white blood cells in the affected area. On your claim, report G06.0 (Intracranial abscess and granuloma) for the condition. Be careful: [...]
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