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Remember the Basics of Reporting SDoH

Question: I’m reading all about the importance of reporting social determinants of health (SDoH) in a medical record, but I haven’t focused much on these codes until now. How do I know which one(s) to report? Georgia Subscriber Answer: You’ll find all the codes you need to report SDoH in the Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances) [...]
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