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Freestanding ED or Urgent Care? Licensing Designation Will Drive Your Coding Selection

Published on Thu Aug 21, 2014

Even among licensed freestanding EDs, payment rules can be different. Read on to learn why. If you are not already coding for a freestanding emergency department, chances are you may be soon because of the aggressive growth of these emergency care centers that are not physically located on a hospital campus. The basics: The term “freestanding emergency department” (FSED) defines [...]
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