Pulmonology Coding Alert

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Go Beyond J30.2 for Hay Fever

Question: We have been coding J30.2 (Other seasonal allergic rhinitis) for our hay fever patients, but suddenly we’re getting denials for this. Is there a newer code? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: There isn’t necessarily a newer code, but there may be a more accurate code. Many people believe J30.2 is the only applicable hay fever code, but, in reality, it’s [...]
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