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Code for Lead Exposure when Symptoms Don't Add Up

Published on Tue Aug 22, 2017

And assess health risk with this recent CPT® code Strange symptoms? No specific diagnosis? It's an unusual situation that could be the result of lead toxicity. So, read on for a detailed look at a lead toxicity case, and be prepared if this scenario ever comes across your desk. The encounter: Your provider sees a 6-year-old boy who presents with [...]
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