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Using codes for patient tracking.
The Journal of oncology management : the official journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators - 1 Jan 2005
Parman Cindy C
Abstract excerpt
Although diagnosis and procedure codes are primarily assigned to ensure correct reimbursement, a number of codes can be used for patient tracking purposes. These codes are generally located in the "Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services" section of the ICD-9-CM manual, also known as the "V Codes." By using these codes to track certain segments of patient...
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