ICD-9 code 382.4 for Unspecified suppurative otitis media is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF THE EAR AND MASTOID PROCESS (380-389).
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[QUOTE="rmelissa, post: 410124, member: 81605"]Thank you so much! I've been pouring over the Dr. Z book for IR coding, and it never referenced this![/QUOTE]
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