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Explore the Cause for Foot Bruises to Code Correctly

Published on Tue Mar 08, 2016

Question: Our podiatrist frequently sees sportspersons in our office. Recently he mentioned “easy bruising” in his clinical notes. Is there any specific diagnosis code for easy bruising? Also, which diagnosis code is best for bruises in the heel that our physician diagnosed for a soccer player? Washington Subscriber Answer: Easy bruising is not a diagnosis, but rather a symptom. Therefore, the ICD-10 [...]
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