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Old 08-25-2008, 12:49 PM
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I'm looking for a DX for a Neuroma of incision scar.
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:54 AM
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where is the neuroma located anatomically?
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Patient is having neuroma pain from a spinal fusion.
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Old 08-27-2008, 12:06 PM
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709.2 is the best I can come up with
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709.2 for Scar Pain is what we typically use
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