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Don’t Let Heat-Related Encounters Leave You Hot Under the Collar

Published on Thu Jun 16, 2022

Look for comorbidities to accurately assess MDM. Feeling warm in the summer months is one thing, but even the healthiest person is no match for prolonged sun exposure. When underlying illnesses, medications, and other factors come into play, coding heat-related encounters isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Consider the following: Case Study: Obese patient with documented heart disease and diabetes [...]
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