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Understand TNM Staging to Improve Dx Specificity

Let provider ocumentation guide you to the correct number of codes. As an oncology coder, you know just how important it is to ensure your diagnosis codes are specific, as unspecified or inaccurate codes could jeopardize patient outcomes and payer reimbursement. But sometimes, a patient’s discharge summary, progress notes, history, and physical are unclear, making coding almost impossible. When that [...]
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