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What is the diagnosis of a patient with conjective heart failure?
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∙ 13y ago
There are over 20 causes of CHF (congestive heart failure). Thus, there is no single diagnosis.
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Where does misdiagnosis lead to?
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What happens if your hemoglobin level is below 5?
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What is the correct coding for congestive heart failure with hypertension?
Diagnosis: Congestive heart failure. What is the condition?
What is the diagnosis code 428.1?
left heart failure
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What diagnosis means that the blood pressure in the pulmonary circulation is high?
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