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Master Pleural Effusion Coding Rules to Ensure Your Claims Are Compliant

Published on Tue Sep 23, 2025

Learn common coding errors and how to fix them. Pleural effusion, the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space surrounding the lungs, poses clinical and coding challenges. Pleural effusion is caused by conditions ranging from malignancy and heart failure to autoimmune disorders and infections; coders need to identify the presence of pleural effusion and understand its origin, evaluation, and [...]
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