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Follow 4 Solid Tips to Overcome Observation Obstacles

Published on Fri Feb 12, 2016

Watch the dates to hone in on the correct code. Physicians often admit patients to a hospital for observation, but that doesn’t mean the associated coding is always quick and easy. Be sure you’re making solid code choices by following the expert tips below. Tip 1: Pay Attention to the Descriptor Differences  CPT® includes two sets of codes for observation [...]
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