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can E codes be coded for diagnostic radiology
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Wiki Code E codes for diagnostic radiology
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mitchellde
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As secondary dx codes they can be used if the situation calls for them. E codes can never be primary.
kbazarte@yahoo.com
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E codes are used in Radiology but only as secondary codes. They are important especially for workman's comp cases where the findings are negative
example :
knee pain, fall from ladder, negative findings on xray
719.46 (knee pain) or 959.7 (knee injury) then E881.0 (fall from ladder)
you can also follow with place and activity
example :
knee pain, fall from ladder, negative findings on xray
719.46 (knee pain) or 959.7 (knee injury) then E881.0 (fall from ladder)
you can also follow with place and activity