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Heed Cigna’s Proposed Change to Forestall Denials

Beware: The claims submission process may become more restrictive. Commercial carrier Cigna has proposed a change to their payer policies for providers seeking reimbursement for same-day procedures and evaluation and management (E/M) encounters. While the change has been delayed, as of publication, understanding the implications is important for retrieving the money your providers have earned. Know what Cigna proposed so [...]
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