What does a prostatic artery Occlusion entail and how is this procedure reported in ICD-10-PCS?
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Q&A: Decipher 2023 ICD-10-PCS coding for prostatic artery Occlusions
Q: What does a prostatic artery Occlusion entail and how is this procedure reported in ICD-10-PCS?
 

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