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[b]Abnormal Weight gain[/b]
Does anyone have any guidance on this 783.1. If Physician just notes gained 2 2 lbs would you code abnormal weight gain. He did not state it was normal or abnormal its ... [ Read More ]
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I would actually code 312.39 - "Other Disorders Of Impulse Control" - and if you want, go ahead and code the Polydipsia seperately as 783.5
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