ICD-9 code 790.22 for Impaired glucose tolerance test (oral) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NONSPECIFIC ABNORMAL FINDINGS (790-796).
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If anyone know about the rules or guideline for ICD-9 code 790.92 Versus v58.61 in ICD-10 R79.1 versus Z86.718 codes, Please share it. When I can code the 790.92/R79.1 VERSUS V58.61/Z86.718?... [ Read More ]
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