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Case Study:

Capture Colon Resection Pay with 4 Tips

Published on Fri Jan 13, 2023

Hint:Get the unit of service right. A colon resection pathology report might represent multiple distinct services. You can’t afford to miss reimbursement for every separate procedure, so study the following case to make sure you get the coding right. Pre-Op Diagnosis: Sigmoid colon mass
Procedure: Segmental colon resection Pathology Report: Received sigmoid colon segment measuring 11 cm with attached [...]
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