ICD-9 code 798.9 for Unattended death is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ILL-DEFINED AND UNKNOWN CAUSES OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY (797-799).
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I would also make sure that the patient has coordinated their benefits with Medicare. You can determine this by calling the Benefits Coordination and Recovery Center: 1-855-798-2627.... [ Read More ]
[b]possible location for SA AAPC Chapter meeting[/b]
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I went to my local Library and found that they do have conference rooms available at no charge or at a minimal fee.
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The Terre Haute Indiana Local AAPC Chapter had its November meeting at the POB building
breakroom 3rd floor.
We enjoyed dinner from Pizza Hut. President Victoria Niederhelman opened the November
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Hello Sacramento,
I wanted to thank all of those who attended the Sacramento Chapter Meeting on Saturday 3/25/2017.
Upon the request of some members, I have attached the presentation Caroline Washing... [ Read More ]
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