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Bust 3 External Cause Code Myths to Elevate Your ICD-10 Coding

Published on Thu Nov 08, 2018

Remember: Never report external cause codes as the primary diagnosis. External cause codes V00- (Pedestrian conveyance accident) through Y99- (External cause status) are important because they can paint a broader picture of patients’ health conditions. Bust the following three myths and make sure you know how to properly report external cause codes in your podiatry practice. Myth 1: There Are [...]
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