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Breathe New Life Into “Simple” Bronchitis Coding

Published on Tue Jan 16, 2024

Also: see which Z codes could apply to your claim. Bronchitis is a common condition, and one that primary care practices see often. When the physician describes the condition as “simple,” sometimes the condition is anything but. For example, how can a simple condition also be chronic? Figuring out which code to choose can have you second-guessing yourself and wondering [...]
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