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Capitalize on These 10 Tips to Code ED Encounters at Higher Level

Published on Thu Jul 22, 2021

Hint: Look to HPI to “set tone” for visit. History is one of three components, along with exam and medical decision making, that coders need to consider when making a final decision on what level of evaluation and management (E/M) service to report. Look to history to help justify those higher-level E/M codes for emergency department (ED) encounters, said Linda [...]
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