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Cervical facet pain - s/m

Posted By: Rah on 2008-12-29
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Subject: Cervical facet pain - s/m

How would I type this?  I can't find helpful info anywhere!  The part I am wondering about is the A01 C2-3 - she is dictating as "A zero one C two three".


"Cervical facet pain, especially A01-C2-3 with potential cervicogenic headaches"


Thank you




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