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Facet Arthropathy Diagnosis Code

Date: Sep 17, 2018

Question:

Do you have any guidance on diagnosis code selection if "lumbar facet arthropathy" is documented? My question would extend to the other regions of the spine as well.

Question ID : 11392
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