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Steer Through the Haze of Synonyms Surrounding Dermatitis

Published on Fri Mar 06, 2020

Prioritize contact type and understand the synonyms. A condition by any other name would still be … as itchy? There’s plenty of confusion surrounding coding dermatitis accurately, especially because of the interchangeability of “dermatitis” and “eczema.” Remember these three tips as you look over your provider’s notes so you can find the best ICD-10 code for the patient’s condition. 1. [...]
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