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Question: In our oncology practice, I am sometimes called on to code for hematuria, but I am confused about what codes might come into play as there are so many possibilities. How do I distinguish between them? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Coding for hematuria, or blood in the urine, is particularly difficult as it can be a symptom of numerous conditions, including [...]
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