ICD-9 code 008.66 for Enteritis due to astrovirus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INTESTINAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (001-009).
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Would you agree with 15002, 15003 x 19 and 15110 and 15111 x 19 for the procedure below? Does anybody have experience with ReCell epithelial autograft? Their website suggests 15110, 15111.
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[b]Horizon BCBSNJ Uniform Medical Policy Manual[/b]
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