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ICD-10 Update:

Get Ready for More Specificity in Reporting Emphysema

Published on Wed May 13, 2015

The fourth digit opens a new world of complications. If your pulmonology practice gives cessation counseling, you may be regularly using emphysema diagnosis codes to support your reporting. You will have to stay updated for new ICD-10 diagnosis codes that are definitely coming to avoid losing out on hard earned dollars. Good news is that although you will have twice [...]
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