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Use Knowledge of Medical Necessity to Better Your Documentation

Hint: Your documentation can justify medical necessity, too. You may be familiar with the term medical necessity, but do you know how to wield that knowledge in a way that truly boosts your coding? Understanding the concept of medical necessity is crucial to confidently incorporating the 2021 office/outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Your grasp on medical necessity affects the [...]
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