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Navigate Myriad Myocardial Infarction Code Choices

Published on Fri Mar 03, 2023

Beware the difference between NSTEMI and STEMI. There are many different ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses involving myocardial infarctions (MIs). The coder’s responsibility lies in selecting the right code based on documentation details. Use this expert advice to code myocardial infarction claims with confidence. Define ‘Myocardial Infarction’ A myocardial infarction is what is commonly known as a “heart attack,” says Carol [...]
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