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Include This Z Code When Reporting Prescription

Published on Wed May 28, 2025

Question: I work at a primary care provider’s office. A provider saw a patient who came in for a sore throat. The provider ordered a rapid test for strep and the patient tested positive. The provider diagnosed the patient with streptococcal pharyngitis and prescribed antibiotics. In the patient’s personal history, the documentation says the patient is allergic to penicillin. Do [...]
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