ICD-9 code 009.3 for Diarrhea of presumed infectious origin is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INTESTINAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (001-009).
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We help a lot of refugees at our clinic and our providers keep using Z02.89- Encounter for other administrative examinations as the Pri... [ Read More ]
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Can the Supervision of elderly pregnancy code (009.5__) be assigned based on patient's age of 35 and older even if the documentation does not state Adva... [ Read More ]
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Can the Supervision of elderly pregnancy code (009.5__) be assigned based on patient's age of 35 and older even if the documentation does not state Adva... [ Read More ]
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You have to remember the indentations make a difference.
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