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Get Your TCM Coding Right Every Time With These Handy Tips

Published on Mon Oct 23, 2017

If the patient dies before the 30-day TCM period elapses, don't report 99495 and 99496. Experts agree that transitional care management (TCM) codes 99495 and 99496 can be tricky, but you don't have to let TCM errors trip up your coding. Read on for eight handy tips to ensure you always submit clean TCM claims in your practice. Don't miss: [...]
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