Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
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Implement These ICD-9 Codes for Pap Smears
Published on Thu Jun 24, 2004
List of new diagnosis codes for use beginning Oct.1
Looking for a way to remember the new ICD-9 diagnosis codes for Pap smears? Clip and save the following list as a quick reference whenever you need a refresher on the latest cervical cytology and related codes. 
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