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Before Episode 113 begins, Heather Bryans shares with the “Insiders” about autism and how to report the various diagnoses in that category. During the episode, Ms Bryans answers all anonymous questions, beginning with how to utilize Modifier -22 for lysis of adhesions. Another person asks about reporting post-COVID syndrome in ICD-10. The final query is regarding critical limb ischemia, which is causing confusion at their facility. 

Congratulations to Cristina for winning the “mugging”!

Dial in for the next Episode on April 26 beginning at 10:10 am Eastern (7:10 am Pacific).