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Wiki 785.4 vs 709.8

Thread starter KMfromLV
Start date May 10, 2011

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KMfromLV

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May 10, 2011

Okay all you derm brains out there....I'm second guessing myself

Patient 1.) debridement of necrotic tissue, hallux wound
Patient 2.) PVD with ulceration (459.81, 707.13), debrided necrotic tissue

Am I looking at 785.4 or 709.8 for the necrotic tissue?

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