Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
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Choose the Perfect Incontinence Surgery Code With This Chart
Published on Wed May 29, 2013
Do you know the approach? You’re halfway there to the correct CPT® code.
When your physician documents female urinary incontinence treatment, you have a choice of several codes. But unless you’re taking into account the diagnosis, approach and suture placement, you’re not looking at the whole picture. Use this handy chart to help you select the best code for each situation, and make sure you’ve got all your bases covered.
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