ICD-9 code 279.50 for Graft-versus-host disease, unspecified 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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Hello Austin!
Virginia College in Austin is looking for part time, either day or night, instructors for our medical billing and coding program. We are looking for candidates with at least two years ... [ Read More ]
Kalispell AAPC Chapter Meeting – June 16, 2016 (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
The meeting was conducted by Roni Shenefelt. There were 16 members present.
Old/New Business:
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