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Sore Throat Codes Depend on the Details

Published on Mon Jul 05, 2021

Question: My pulmonologist’s documentation mentions that the patient is presenting symptoms of a sore throat. What code(s) would I use in my report? New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: You’ll need to explore the documentation further to determine what type of sore throat, or pharyngitis, to code. The diagnosis should include additional details about the symptoms the patient is presenting. The pieces [...]
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