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Read Widely To Bolster Documentation

One obstacle to foolproof documentation for total joint replacement is the lack of a national coverage determination. Instead, providers have to make the most of a patchwork quilt of local coverage determinations and nonbinding guidance. Still, the more knowledge the better, advises Steven J. Meyerson, MD, vice president with Accretive Physician Advisory Services in Chicago. He reminds providers that even [...]
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