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Unravel This Ringworm Encounter

Published on Thu Jan 15, 2026

Question: I’m new to coding and I have no idea where to even begin with coding the following visit. Please help: An established patient who is a 14-year-old junior high school wrestler came to our office to see their pediatrician after their coach noticed a red, circular rash on the patient’s arm. The patient reported an itching sensation from the [...]
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