Otolaryngology Coding Alert

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Get the Lowdown on Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss

Hint: Knowing the type points you to the diagnosis. A study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference in May found that people with sleep apnea might have a higher risk of hearing loss – which means your otolaryngologist might start treating more patients who’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Be sure you understand the condition so you [...]
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