Gastroenterology Coding Alert
You Be the Coder:
Watch Out For External , Endoscopic PDT Disparity
Published on Mon Oct 10, 2011
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Watch Out For External , Endoscopic PDT Disparity
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Let 45330 Prove Its Worth By Itself
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Non-Bleeding Varices Treatment: Reserve 43244 For Band Ligation Method
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Bill A Non Completed Exchange Based On Time Spent
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Assert Provider's Entitlement For 43235, 91110 Reimbursement
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