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Gastroenterology Coding Alert

E/M Coding:

Ensure That Time Is on Your Side

Published on Mon Nov 05, 2018

Choose your E/M coding approach wisely. Most gastroenterologists code their E/M services based on the history, exam, and complexity documented in the record, but you should always remember that you can use time as an alternate method of selecting the appropriate code. Factor Time With This Method Numerous elements of a patient’s visit come into play when deciding whether time [...]
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