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Refer to Category Code Guidelines for Aortic Root Abscess Dxs
Published on Mon Mar 22, 2021
Question: What’s the diagnosis coding for an aortic root abscess? Florida Subscriber Answer: An aortic root abscess is usually the result of an infection of the aortic valve. If there is no diagnosis indicating an underlying infection, you should request the chart or report be addended to include it so long as the provider agrees. The diagnosis then depends on [...]