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Orthopedic Coding Clinic: Labral Tears
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Oncology Coding 2010 Update: 3 New Lab Services Codes
Watch for your chance to replace 86316 with more specific 86305. If your oncology practice has its own lab, heads up. You’re sure Read More...
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Is E/M Possible Pre-Colonoscopy?
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Why Is the Co-Pay I Collected Short By $20?
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Collections: Banish Co-pay, A/R Problems
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Think You Understand the New Consult Rules? Find Out Fast
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Look for Incision Evidence in Foreign Body Removal (FBR) Scenarios
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