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Recognize RA Diagnosis Codes and Surgical Procedures

Published on Tue Sep 23, 2025

Examine and learn how to report real-world examples. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body’s own tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis, often referred to as RA, causes inflammation, pain, and swelling primarily in the joints, which can result in joint damage and stiffness. While rheumatoid arthritis may affect any joint, we will focus [...]
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