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Consider Context in this Drug Toxicity Scenario

Published on Mon Jan 16, 2023

Question: A patient came in complaining of vomiting following chemotherapy. The chemotherapy agent was taken as prescribed by the patient’s oncologist. Do I code this as if the patient is experiencing poisoning, toxic effect, or just an adverse reaction? New York Subscriber Answer: To code this scenario correctly, start your search at the ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals. Find [...]
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