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Published on Mon Jun 21, 2021

Question: Our ophthalmologist treated a patient with severe eye injuries due to a car accident. The doctor had a meeting with other members of the treatment team during the hospital time, including a craniofacial surgeon and a neurosurgeon about the case. Is there a way to bill for this time talking to other doctors? Texas Subscriber Answer: Probably not if [...]
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