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Do You Know the Difference Between Reporting 59000 or 59001? Find Out.

Here’s why you should look for the term “polyhydramnios.” You may think you’re an amniocentesis expert, but after you’re confronted with the term “twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTS),” you might think again. Check out this amnio note to determine whether you should report 59000 or 59001. First, Check Out This Note The ob-gyn sees a patient with a rapidly increasing uterine [...]
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