Pulmonology Coding Alert
Coding Quiz:
Try Your Hand at This Diagnostic Bronchoscopy Challenge
Published on Tue Jan 26, 2010
31622's everyday function may surprise you. Question 1: A) 31622 B) 32422 C) 31622 and 31624 Question 2: A) Yes. B) No. C) Rarely. Ready with your answers? Turn to page 4 and see what our experts say.
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