Urology Coding Alert
ICD-9 2007 Clip and Save:
Make Sure You're Ready for the October Changes Affecting Urology
Published on Thu May 04, 2006
Tack this chart to your wall and avoid the confusion of diagnosis deletions and additions
Every year you’re faced with changes to the ICD-9 Codes and CPT Codes you use to report your urologist’s services. Make the Oct. 1, 2006, diagnosis changes painless by putting a copy of this handy chart up on your wall so you have a quick and easy reference to all of the urology-related ICD-9 changes.
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Urology Coding Alert
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