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Wiki Chronic vs. Acute

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If you saw a report that reads non occlusive thrombosis popliteal vein, how would you code that diagnosis? Would it be Chronic or Acute?
 
I would use 453.41. This code doesn't stipulate acute or chronic but wouldn't assume acute unless specified.
 
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