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    Wiki Global Period Modifier Scenario

    Patient had an eye surgery done that has a 90 day global period. Patient then had a second procedure done on same eye 2 weeks later (modifier 58 was used since it was staged) but this second procedure only has a 10 day global period. Patient is about to have a third procedure done on the same...
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    Wiki Need help with SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, and headaches

    I'm trying to decipher an encounter note for a new patient who came in because of headaches and joint/swelling. She already had the RA diagnosis, but the provider added SLE to her problem list. Is there a way to tell which condition the joint problems are attributed to? I assumed it was the RA...
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    Wiki Nerve coding resources

    We have a new provider in our surgery practice who is bringing in a lot of nerve related procedures. Are there resources out there that anyone can suggest? Thanks
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    Wiki ICD code question

    I have a patient who is 28 days old and was diagnosed with Intestional malabsorption, diarrhea unspecified, and diaper dermatitis but insurance is denying because one of these diagnoses is not age related. I am thinking it is the intestional malabsorption and if this is what would you diagnose with?
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