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Choose 1995 or 1997 Based on Exam, Encounter

Published on Wed Jul 25, 2018

Question: We have traditionally used the 1995 E/M guidelines when making our code selections, but our office manager just went to a seminar where she heard that the 1997 guidelines were better suited for our specialty when it comes to the exam. Is this accurate? Will it make a big difference for us to change? New York Subscriber Answer: Both [...]
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