ICD-9 code 056.71 for Arthritis due to rubella is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -VIRAL DISEASES ACCOMPANIED BY EXANTHEM (050-059).
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I would check your contracted rates with the plan, or check the CMS allowable for those codes as your base line. Here's the link:
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