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Here's Why Strong Notes Will Back Up Your Critical Care Claims

Published on Tue Sep 04, 2018

Face-to-face is key to initial hospital services. Oncologists sometimes treat patients whose conditions are so critical that the visit turns into a life or death situation. There are a few potential ways to code these visits, so it’s important to know all the options before you submit your bill. Definition:  According to CMS, “critical care is defined as the direct [...]
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