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Meet the “7 Rules” Before Reporting Medical Direction

Published on Mon Jul 12, 2021

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You Be the Coder:
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Reader Questions:
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Reader Questions:
Bill for Time of Canceled Case, but Don’t Include Modifier 53
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Reader Questions:
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Reader Questions:
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