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Verify the Correct Vasomotor Rhinitis Code

Published on Wed Dec 06, 2023

Question: A patient presented with a runny nose, nasal congestion, and postnasal drip. The patient stated they don’t smoke cigarettes, but several of their coworkers regularly smoke cigarettes on their breaks. The physician diagnosed the patient with vasomotor rhinitis. What diagnosis code do I need to assign? Washington Subscriber Answer: Assign J30.0 (Vasomotor rhinitis) to report the physician’s diagnosis. To locate the [...]
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