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682.2
567.22
682.9
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1. Exploratory Laparotomy 49000
2. Hartm... [ Read More ]
one of my Dr.'s performed a surgery that i have some of the codes for but i think some of them will bundle and i need your help with the other missing codes.
1. Exploratory Laparotomy 49000
2. Hart... [ Read More ]
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