CARDIAC CONGENITAL AND VALVULAR DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC DRG Code 307
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- Procedure Focus: Know the Difference Between Occipital and Trigeminal Nerve Blocks - (Oct 05, 2015)
Educating yourself about anatomy can help you pinpoint codes. Trigeminal and occipital nerve blocks for headache treatment are both common procedures for pain management specialists or neurologists. But do you understand the difference? Read on for the lowdown that will [...]
- Procedure Focus: Don't Let Occipital or Trigeminal Blocks Coding Give You a Headache - (Sep 29, 2015)
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- ICD-10 Update: Learn Age-Specific Options For Pica Reporting in ICD-10 - (Jul 16, 2015)
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Hint: Don’t use this code for isolated tic of hair pulling. When “trichotillomania” or “hair pulling” is the diagnosis provided by your psychiatrist, you will be pleased to know that you have a specific code that you can report for [...]