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Follow These Steps For Smooth Osteoarthritis Coding

Published on Mon Aug 28, 2023

And get clarification on the different terms associated with the condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the term “arthritis” refers to over 100 different conditions (Source: www.cdc.gov/arthritis/types/index.html). It’s such a common condition that just about everyone knows it affects the joints and can be painful. But common knowledge doesn’t extend to coding. Osteoarthritis (OA) [...]
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