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Query to Kick the Confusion in This Conjunctivitis Case

Published on Wed Jul 30, 2025

Question: A 7-year-old patient was seen for conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” in our office recently. The pediatrician failed to note what type of conjunctivitis this was, however. How should I choose the diagnosis code? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: You will first need more information from your practitioner, so you will need to begin by querying them. It’s important to find [...]
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