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ICD-10-CM:

Grasp 4 Tips to Master Dx Code Sequencing

Published on Tue Oct 11, 2022

These pathology examples will help you follow guidelines and code-level instruction. Getting ICD-10-CM codes in the correct order on a claim can be as important as picking the correct code(s). In fact, code sequencing can impact patient care, as well as whether a claim gets paid. Context: Although pathologists often assign diagnosis codes based on findings from cytology or histopathology [...]
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