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Coding Allergy/Sinus Testing

Published on Wed Apr 12, 2017

Question: A primary care physician (PCP) referred a patient to our otolaryngologist for recurrent ear, nose, and throat issues. She has a history of recurrent sinusitis; about four times a year for the past three years. These episodes did not resolve even after the PCP used nasal steroids, lavage, and antibiotics. The patient’s associated symptoms include itchy nose, postnasal drip, sneezing, [...]
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