poshley203646
Networker
what diagnosis code would I use for pain management. if patient sees the provider for his pain management. thanks.
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mitchellde
True Blue
read your coding guidelines.. If the reason for the encounter is pain control/pain management you use the appropriate 338 code first listed, you may use the underlying condition that is the cause of the pain or the site specific pain code secondary.