Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
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372.51 Nails Irritated Pinguecula Dx
Published on Fri Mar 02, 2012
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372.51 Nails Irritated Pinguecula Dx
Question: Which diagnosis code should I use for an irritated pinguecula?Connecticut SubscriberAnswer: A pinguecula is [...]
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