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    Wiki Need Correct Coding for a dx of a cat bite, finger

    I am convinced, that a animal bite is an open wound, without having to be stated as open and would code a cat bite of finger with 883.0. However, after discussion with another coder, she always uses contusion, unless the physician documents that it was an open wound and would code a cat bite of...
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