For patients who suffer from frequent symptoms of GERD, the provider may have to increase to prescription strength medications and possibly consider surgical intervention for severe cases.
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The ICD-10-CM/PCS coding word on GERD
Source: JustCoding
For patients who suffer from frequent symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the provider may have to increase to prescription strength medications and possibly consider surgical intervention for severe cases. In this article, Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, HCS-D, reviews ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for these GERD diagnoses and procedures.
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Note from the instructor: Medicare reimbursement for new virtual check-in code G2012
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