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E/M Coding:

Performing A Consult? Get the Facts

Published on Thu Nov 22, 2018

Some visits are consults in name only. It happens from time to time – a patient calls requesting a “consult.” But some consultations are consults in name only and don’t meet the criteria to be coded that way. Check out these best practices for consults and referrals to make sure your practice is doing its best in this coding area. [...]
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