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Reduction of Paraphimosis

Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the box below for the answer. Question: How should I code for reduction of paraphimosis for an uncircumcised male who requires local anesthesia and compression for the draining of the edema? New Jersey Subscriber
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