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PEG tube placement is coded to subcategory 43.1X. What does PEG stand for?
 A) percutaneous esophageal gastrostomy
  B) pyloromyotomy entering gastric site
  C) both a and b
  D) neither a or b

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) from the diagnostic statement given.
 
  Bilateral paralysis of vocal cords, complete


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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