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Follow 4 Steps to Gastro Claims Success

Published on Tue Mar 08, 2022

Hint: Solid documentation of medical necessity will play in your favor. Reporting anesthesia during endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures is much more common than in years past, but payers still want strong supporting diagnoses and documentation of the service. Following these four steps (in addition to following each payer’s guidelines) will simplify the process and bolster your chances for success. Step 1: [...]
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