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Circumvent Smoking Cessation Coding Concerns With This Primer

Published on Thu Oct 19, 2023

Utilize Medicare guidance for coverage questions. About 30 to 50 percent of smokers in the U.S. try to quit smoking each year, but only 7.5 percent succeed, according to the American Medical Association (AMA). The benefits of quitting are clear, but most people need outside help to kick the habit. This is why most primary care practices offer smoking cessation [...]
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