Reader Questions: Diagnosis 478.79 Will Shift to J38.7 for Chondritis of Larynx
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Diagnosis 478.79 Will Shift to J38.7 for Chondritis of Larynx
Published on Thu Jun 18, 2015
Question: What is the correct diagnosis code for chondritis of the larynx? Virginia Subscriber Answer: You should report 478.79 (Other disease of larynx). Note that this code also [...]
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