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Expanded Dx Codes Are Coming for Diabetes With Ophthalmic Complications

Also, look for new retinal vein occlusion, AMD, glaucoma, and amblyopia options. New and expanded diagnosis codes for suspected amblyopia, non-exudative age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy are the highlights ophthalmology coders should look for when the next batch of ICD-10 revisions become effective this October. Background: In March, the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee released its [...]
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