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Coding 101:

Remember the Rules for Reporting Field Avoidance

Published on Tue Mar 12, 2019

Hint: It’s all about the number “5.” Accounting for field avoidance might not be in your everyday coding toolbox, but that doesn’t mean running across a case has to throw a wrench in your reporting. Read on for a refresher on what field avoidance is and how it can help your provider’s bottom line. Start With a Clear Understanding of [...]
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