nyyankees
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any one know an ICD-9 code for: chronic idiopathic diffuse polyneuropathy? I looked at 356.9 for unspecified but want to know if there is a better code. Thanks.
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vjtiwari99
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Hey Do you have Dx as CIDP or chronic idiopathic diffuse polyneuropathy?
Be'coz if chronic idiopathic diffuse polyneuropathy, then 356.9 (or even 356.8) is correct.
But if CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy ) then I think 357.81 is the correct one.
Be'coz if chronic idiopathic diffuse polyneuropathy, then 356.9 (or even 356.8) is correct.
But if CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy ) then I think 357.81 is the correct one.
nyyankees
True Blue
Thanks..