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Episode 190 is all about appropriate use of seventh characters in the IRF setting, specifically A, D, and S for fractures and injuries. We also dive into the difference between using D and S for comorbidities and sequela. Coffee with the Coder^® LOVES your questions!

Congratulations to Vickie for winning today’s “mugging”.  Thank you all for being a part of the Coffee with the Coder^® family!

To watch episode 191, click on this fabulous mugshot of Melissa! (Just so you know, the captions are not yet validated.)

Connect for Episode 192 on Monday, April 22nd beginning at 10 am Eastern. You’ll find us on Free Conference Call HD,  Linked In, YouTube, and on Facebook. #coffeewiththecoder