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Succeed in How You Report Cystocele Diagnoses After Oct.1, 2015

Published on Thu Nov 13, 2014

You’ll have a new unspecified code to add to your coding options. Cystocele refers to a fallen bladder. This occurs when the wall between the bladder and vagina weakens, and the bladder falls into the vagina. The patient feels discomfort and has problems emptying the bladder. ICD-9-CM Codes: Currently, you should report this condition with: 618.01, Cystocele, midline 618.02, Cystocele, [...]
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