Gastroenterology Coding Alert
Here's How to Code Outpatient-to-Inpatient Encounters
Published on Sat Nov 27, 2004
Clip and save your combination E/M service chart If you're not sure what to report for hospital admissions from office visits, you can simplify your options with this chart:
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