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Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

ICD-10:

Know How 'Z' Codes Can Enhance Your Claims

Published on Tue May 02, 2017

Yes, you can use these as primary diagnoses in certain circumstances. Whether using ICD-10 is still giving you a headache or you’re already an expert, you may still be confused about certain aspects of the diagnosis coding manual. One such area that has many oncology practices stymied is the use of “Z” codes, which describe “Factors influencing health status and [...]
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