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Code Pessary Encounters Confidently

Hint: You may be able to report multiple E/M services in some situations. Coding pessary insertion means navigating various procedure codes — and some services are included in the E/M code. In fact, although there’s only one CPT® code for pessary insertion, you may not need to report 57160 at all. Grab your HCPCS and ICD-10-CM manuals and read this [...]
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