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CERT Report Discovers 12.9 Percent Improper Payment Rate for Podiatry

Published on Tue Feb 16, 2021

Insufficient documentation was the top mistake for podiatrists. Whether you are a new or seasoned coder, you know how important supporting medical documentation, medical necessity, and proper coding are when it comes to submitting clean claims in your podiatry practice. Unfortunately, due to mistakes just like these, podiatrists logged a 12.9 percent improper pay rate, resulting in over $182 million [...]
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