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Make Sure Medical Necessity Drives Documentation

Published on Fri Oct 19, 2018

And know when, how it differs from MDM. If thoughts of claim denials keep you awake at night, you’re in good company. But understanding the terms “medical decision-making” (MDM) and “medical necessity,” and the different roles they need to play in your documentation might help you get some rest. That’s because MDM can help you select the correct E/M code [...]
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