Other specified gastritis (without hemorrhage) (535.40)
ICD-9 code 535.40 for Other specified gastritis (without hemorrhage) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM (530-539).
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Julie S. is the winner of case #10. See below for the answer key and rationale.
[B]ANSWER KEY[/B]
CPT: 43239
CPT Modifiers: none
ICD-9: 530.11, 530.20, 535.40, 535.60
[B]RATIONALE[/B]
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