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Remember Guidelines Amidst Code Set Updates
Published on Mon Apr 06, 2020
Pay particular attention to sequencing rules. With annual code set updates, coders are eager to master the new CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes as soon as possible, and then carry on with business as usual. However, many coders may overlook a huge part of the updates: the guidelines. “While becoming familiar with the annual changes to specific ICD-10-CM codes is important, [...]