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Documentation:

Understand Crucial Link Between Documentation and Medical Necessity

Published on Fri Dec 14, 2018

Plus, know when to count prescriptions toward MDM. If thoughts of claim denials keep you awake at night, you’re in good company. But understanding the terms “medical decision making” (MDM) and “medical necessity,” and the different roles they need to play in your documentation might help you get some rest. That’s because, while MDM can help you in the evaluation [...]
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