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Choose 721.3 for Lumbar Facet Osteoarthritis if Possible

Published on Wed Dec 17, 2014

Question: When researching codes for lumbar facet osteoarthritis, I found 721.3 and 716.98. Can you tell me which is correct?  Indiana Subscriber  Answer: First, query your [...]
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