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Know When to Apply an E/M Code to a Colonoscopy Encounter

Either time or medical decision making may be used if visit counts as an E/M service. Some coders may feel like they need more help in determining whether to report an evaluation and management (E/M) code for an encounter including a screening colonoscopy service. Pocket this primer to make sure you stay on the right side of colonoscopy reporting. Perform [...]
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