Pulmonology Coding Alert

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CMS: Pulmonologists Responsible for Millions in Incorrect Coding Errors

Medicare reviewers revealed details about the latest Part B E/M improper payment rates. Pulmonologists often have to straddle the line between working in the outpatient setting and working with critically ill inpatients. This means juggling a variety of code sets, which can create confusion when it comes to selecting the right codes. That could be the reason why providers in [...]
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