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Different Terms, Same Dx Code

Published on Wed Aug 04, 2021

Question: The orthopedist performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established 12-year-old female patient. The service lasted 24 minutes, and the surgeon performed low-complexity medical decision making (MDM). Diagnosis was “Scheurman’s disease, lumbosac region.” This disease isn’t one that I am familiar with. What is the correct diagnosis code for this encounter? Michigan Subscriber Answer: You might [...]
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