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Beware: The Word ‘Fertility’ Could Cause Payers Pause

Published on Tue Jan 03, 2023

Hint: Consultation codes can come in handy. Although a general rule of thumb is to code for diagnosis, when it comes to fertility, focusing on the symptoms may be helpful to get claims paid. Some payers may balk when they see N97.9 (Female infertility, unspecified), so knowing how to document a patient’s situation without giving payers pause can make a [...]
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