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Don’t Get Swallowed by Strep Test Coding

Published on Thu Nov 06, 2025

Question: I’m new to pediatric coding, and I’m unsure how to code the following encounter: Dr. Williams saw the 6-year-old established patient who had a sore throat and fever for past day and a half. The fever has been as high as 101.5 F. The patient also reports difficulty swallowing and has had a decreased appetite. The patient appears uncomfortable [...]
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