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Take Mystery Out of Osteoarthritis Dx Coding

Published on Mon Mar 14, 2022

Remember, osteoarthritis can affect many body areas. Patients often report to the PM specialist to manage symptoms caused by osteoarthritis (OA). The majority of OA patients suffer from the condition in the hips, knees, or shoulders — but it can be found in other anatomical locations, too. A major challenge when coding OA patients is deciding which type of OA [...]
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