Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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Check These Documentation Tips — Straight From Part B Reps

Don’t forget to maintain medical records for 7 years. Every gastroenterology coder knows that “if it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done” — but sometimes, even if you have documentation, it’s not robust enough to support your claims. That was the word from CGS Medicare’s Lisa Addison during the Part B payer’s March 11 webinar, “Principles of Documentation.” Addison outlined several [...]
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