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Choose Appropriate Fourth, Fifth Characters for Azithromycin Allergic Reactions

Published on Tue Dec 15, 2020

Question: What’s the diagnosis coding for a patient experiencing an allergic reaction (vomiting, rashes) to azithromycin following treatment for an ear infection? The patient stated that they did not finish the 5-day cycle following the reactions. Indiana Subscriber Answer: The coding for complications following prescribed medication depends on a few variables. These include the type of medication prescribed and the [...]
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