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Other specified disorders resulting from impaired renal function (588.8)

ICD-9 code 588.8 for Other specified disorders resulting from impaired renal function is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NEPHRITIS, NEPHROTIC SYNDROME, AND NEPHROSIS (580-589).

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[QUOTE="codermeg2010, post: 280095, member: 100589"]I am doing some coding for a nephrologist and his assessments include CKD secondary hyperparathyroidism My question is does he have to state that ... [ Read More ]
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