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Know Wrist Pain, CTS Dx Differences

Published on Fri Oct 11, 2024

Question: What is the difference between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and wrist pain? Also, how should I report ICD-10 codes for each condition? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: Generally, pain in the wrist primarily involves pain in the wrist. The pain is localized to the wrist but might involve surrounding areas as well. Pain in the wrist might feature swelling, difficulty moving the [...]
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