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Specificity Matters on Craniosynostosis Dx

Published on Wed May 20, 2026

Question: Encounter notes indicate that a newborn patient suffers from craniosynostosis. How should I choose an ICD-10-CM code for this diagnosis? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: With so little information to work with, you should first review the notes for any other information as to the type of craniosynostosis — it is vital to your diagnosis code choice. If that doesn’t [...]
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