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Know When to Bill for Tetanus Shots

Published on Wed Apr 16, 2014

Tip: Prove medical necessity rather than preventive service. If you have been puzzling over whether or not Medicare reimburses tetanus shots, you are not alone. Here’s the lowdown on when you can expect to be paid and when your claim will be rejected. When administered as a preventive vaccine, Medicare does not cover a tetanus shot. However, if the patient [...]
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