ICD-9 code 279 for Disorders involving the immune mechanism is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER METABOLIC AND IMMUNITY DISORDERS (270-279).
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Welcome to the Gastonia AAPC chapter. Here is the information for the next chapter meeting:
Breast Surgery coding for oncology
Local Chapter Meeting
Start Date: 3/5/2018
Start Time: 6:00 PM
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[b]Instructors Still Needed-Daytime[/b]
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Old/New Business:
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