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Unlock Observation Pay By Getting to Know the Timing Rules

Published on Thu Jul 23, 2015

Check the clock before you code. With multiple code sets for different types of observation services, plus confusing time regulations governing what to report and varying payer policies, coding for your providers’ observation services can be a real nightmare. Take a look at this expert advice to solidify your observation coding skills. Caution: The following rules for coding observations are [...]
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