ICD-9 code 571.40 for Chronic hepatitis unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (570-579).
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AAPC- April Burlington IA Chapter meeting
Thu, Apr 16, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
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I am a certified coding instructor with over 6 years experience and am currently teaching the AAPC coding program long distance learning through my own company FTC Medical Coding and Consulting. I am ... [ Read More ]
AAPC /Local Chapter Meeting Minutes
April 10,2019
12:00pm-1:00pm
Presentation : Seasonal Allergies: How to bill and code
Presenter: Ivy Smith CPC
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Hi Kim!
Congratulations on passing your CPC exam!
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We have a IN-Person On-Site CPC Prep Class starting on April 24th in Sterling- Wednesday evenings 5:30-9:30PM
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