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Fully Code Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

Published on Mon May 25, 2009

Tests and diagnosis codes are at the center of your coding for DSP. Since distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is the most common variety of neuropathy (as reported in a January 2009 Muscle & Nerve article), it's crucial you stay up to date on the most common tests, procedures, and diagnoses you-re likely to encounter in your neurology practice. -DSP does not currently have a -one size fits all- evaluation, although our guidelines do offer an evidence based medicine best practices approach to the problem,- says Laurence Kinsella, MD, FAAN, a professor of neurology in St. Louis. Your neurologist may perform some or all of the diagnostic evaluation, depending upon his training and expertise. When coding for a patient being tested for DSP, there are several procedures to look out for in the documentation. Look for EMG, NCS During Testing for DSP -In the practice parameters, we recommend that all patients [...]
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