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Hey JJ,
As per Mitchellde last post you can find this info in E codes guidelines.
In general, the coding sequence like Dx code (Numeric or sometimes V codes), then E codes. Even though in some scena... [ Read More ]
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Hello.
There is not a specific HTN code for what you are asking. Here is my suggestion. Use 401.9 for the HTN itself. Then follow it with the E codes of E927.2 ... [ Read More ]
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