Pediatric Coding Alert

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Listen to the Experts on Coding Cerumen Removal

Addition of 69209 adds layer of challenge to choosing code. Since 2016, coders have had two options for reporting their physician’s impacted cerumen removal services. This made reporting the procedure more exact, which is always a positive for practice and patient. The rub: Now, you have two codes to choose from when the provider removes impacted cerumen. Further, if the [...]
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