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Find Tips for Comprehensive Coding on Preventive Care Encounters

Published on Thu Jan 29, 2026

Hint: Rely on E/M codes for commercial payers and HCPCS for Medicare. Preventive care visits may not fully constitute the bread-and-butter revenue for every primary care office, but they are a crucial part of patient care, and they certainly contribute to the bottom line. Documentation for preventive services is fundamental for receiving appropriate reimbursement, and is also the foundation of [...]
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