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Here's How to Report Botox A to Treat Spasmodic Dysphonia

Published on Wed Jul 13, 2016

Tip: Pay special attention to reporting drug wastage. Spasmodic dysphonia (also known as laryngeal dysphonia [ICD-10 diagnosis R49.0]) is a condition that causes vocal cord “spasms” and leads to interruptions in speech or problems with voice quality. Physicians often administer botulinum toxin (Botox) injections into the patient’s larynx to treat the disorder, which you’ll be reporting differently in a few [...]
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