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The information under Coding Considerations is solely to be used as an aid in selecting the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis code based on documentation in the patient's medical record and is not to be used to diagnose a particular condition. The information under the Coding Considerations is not a substitute for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting or AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM. Not all applicable codes may be presented herein.

This document is provided by Lumeris solely for educational purposes. The information herein is not intended to supersede a clinician’s judgment, define the standard of care, or be deemed exhaustive of all proper methods of care. While a summary of recommendations from recognized clinical guidelines are presented, no formal or informal practice recommendations by Lumeris should be inferred. The applicability of the information, including any recommendations, must be assessed by the treating clinician in light of all relevant circumstances presented by an individual patient. This document is subject to periodic revision and will be considered automatically withdrawn on the expiration date printed on the cover sheet of this document, or once an update has been issued online.

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