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Compliance:

Distinguish Between Freestanding ED or Urgent Care Before Coding

Published on Mon Sep 29, 2014

Not all licensed freestanding EDs are created equal. With state and individual payer guidelines defining reimbursement for freestanding emergency departments, you’ll need to be wary when coding for facilities that are not physically located on a hospital campus. Brush up on your regulatory know-how to improve your coding accuracy. The basics: The term “freestanding emergency department” (FSED) defines a facility [...]
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