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We are having a difference of opinion between coders and billers,
[B]Coder coded as 99397.GY[/B]
No HPI
Missing updated written screening schedule 5-10yrs
Visit qualified as preventive and preventive ... [ Read More ]
[b]Question[/b]
[QUOTE="Misty Dawn, post: 317594, member: 106810"]Is your doctor working with a doctor in another office? When one claim denies both will deny. This happened with us. So if your cl... [ Read More ]
Elissa Faustina, CPC
2688 Oak Ridge St NW Albany Or 97321
Phone 541-990-1177
[email]Ejs52@comcast.net[/email]
Objective: Certified Professional Coder seeking a challenging remote position where my... [ Read More ]
My name is Elizabeth Lavery and I earned my CPC-A in August 2017. I currently work for a company named PhysAssist, who employs physician's scribes. Through hard work and determination, I have learned ... [ Read More ]
Client in Culver City, CA who is looking for an experienced Medical Coder / Auditor to join their team. They need to have outpatient coding experience (ideally some surgery and/or orthopedic but this ... [ Read More ]
[b]job[/b]
Job opportunity:
I don't do the hiring I'm a remote coder as well but Lexicode offers referral bonuses so I like to share with other coders when available coding positions open up. These... [ Read More ]
[b]Job oppourtunity[/b]
Job opportunity:
I don't do the hiring I'm a remote coder as well but Lexicode offers referral bonuses so I like to share with other coders when available coding positions o... [ Read More ]
[b]Position open[/b]
Hi Jennifer,
I don t do the hiring I m a remote coder as well but Lexicode offers referral bonuses so I like to share with other coders when available coding positions open up.... [ Read More ]
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