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Take This Advice for Accurate Nasal Ablation Coding

Published on Tue Aug 18, 2026

Know the major mistakes to avoid. Chronic rhinitis (CR) is persistent inflammation or dysfunction of the nasal mucosa. It is traditionally defined as the presence of at least two nasal symptoms for at least one hour per day and for more than 12 weeks per year. These symptoms include: Nasal congestion, Anterior or posterior rhinorrhea, Sneezing, Nasal itching, and Coughing. [...]
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