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Jun 29th, 2011 - kerrymsuesens
coding surgery
When coding an extensive surgical procedure, is is best to use pre-op or post-op diagnosis codes ?
Jun 30th, 2011 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
re: coding surgery
I don't know what the extensive surgery has to do with the question.
Take a look at the instructions in using ICD-9 codes. Use a symptom or sign if there is no known diagnosis. If there is a known diagnosis, use the known diagnosis.