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ICD-10-CM Coding:

Be Agile When Coding Conditions That Might Require PT

Published on Fri Aug 29, 2025

One code in ICD-10-CM may be useful to describe several different conditions. If you see patients with musculoskeletal issues, you may be collaborating with other providers, like other physicians, physical therapists (PTs), or occupational therapists (OTs). Although the diagnosis code(s) and coding conventions are standardized, and thus the same for everyone, sometimes the lay terms may vary. Here’s a couple [...]
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