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Test Your Diagnosis Choice Against This Muscle Weakness Chart
Published on Fri Oct 26, 2007 
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Is muscle weakness the right diagnosis? These questions will guide your answer. Patient's Name: _____________________________MR#:________ Date________ Mapili's Muscle Weakness Coding Checklist Instruction: Below are the 12 questions that must be answered YES to ensure the billability of the code 728.87, Muscle weakness. Any NO answers would necessitate coordination, further review of the records, additional assessment, or the decision not to code muscle weakness. Developed by Jun Mapili, PT, MAEd, Director of Rehabilitation, Global Home Care, Troy, MI. He can be reached through his e-mail address: sjmapili@yahoo.com
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