Primary Care Coding Alert
Quick Chart Reveals 4 Clever Ways to Code Ear-Wax Removal
Published on Fri Aug 08, 2003
Need some direction on coding cerumen-removal methods? If so, coding experts, Medicare policies and the Coder's Desk Reference (CDR) suggest billing based on the following guidelines: 
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