ICD-9 code 638 for Failed attempted abortion is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER PREGNANCY WITH ABORTIVE OUTCOME (634-639).
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[QUOTE="lcouto, post: 437042, member: 212874"]Hello... I am hoping that someone can help with this.... My doctor is dictating and submitting this for billing and I am not quite sure on how to code thi... [ Read More ]
Hello... I am hoping that someone can help with this.... My doctor is dictating and submitting this for billing and I am not quite sure on how to code this. Thank you in advance for any help:
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Happy new year everyone,
There are a few changes with our chapter for 2016.
1st, we have new officers Broomfield Colorado Chapter Officers
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