Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Set a Schedule to Avoid Seeing Denials Pile Up

Question: We performed a self-audit two months ago and identified over a dozen denied claims that we didn’t actually realize had been denied. We’re trying to put processes in place so this doesn’t happen in the future. What tips do you recommend? New York Subscriber Answer: As you’ve clearly discovered, it’s important to catch denials before they pile up. The [...]
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