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Urology Coding Alert
2021 Newsletter
Reader Questions: Consider Washing for Cytology Synonymous with Biopsy
Urology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Consider Washing for Cytology Synonymous with Biopsy
Published on Wed Jan 13, 2021
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