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Add All MDM Elements Before Assigning E/M Level

Published on Fri Jan 28, 2022

Question: A patient returned for a six-month follow-up after undergoing a punch biopsy of his palate. The patient reported he was fine and experiencing no pain, discomfort, or any new symptoms. The biopsy led to a diagnosis of D10.30. I view this condition as being more serious than a self-limited or minor problem, which I was told is a condition [...]
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