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Defining Acute vs. Chronic Will Determine Your Pansinusitis Coding

Published on Wed Aug 04, 2021

Question: I have an op note that documents the patient’s condition as “pansinusitis.” What code do I use to report this? Arkansas Subscriber Answer: You’ll need to revisit the documentation or consult the physician to get more information. Pansinusitis is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the air-filled spaces beneath the facial contours. The documentation should indicate whether the [...]
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