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Get Up to Speed on 2010 Tumor Excision Codes With This Rundown
Published on Fri Nov 27, 2009
Tip: Look for size notes in the operative report. You have 12 new excision codes to get to know by January. Let us help you jump-start your 2010 claims with this comprehensive chart. Read through our urology-specific list to discover which new excision codes you need to know. 
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