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Hi list,What is the diagnosis code for "Perfusion defect in the apical myocardium"Is it appriopriate to use "429.9 or 429.1"Any input regarding this would be greatly appreciated.Barbie

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Hi Barbie, This particular term "perfusion defect" is used regarding the interpretation of cardiovascular imaging studies.Identifying absence of a perfusion defect virtually excludes acute ischemia in...

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HiCant we code the 794 series instead of 793?

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