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Stop Losing Lab Pay Based on Z-Code Myths

Published on Thu Mar 09, 2017

Show medical necessity with ‘screening,’ ‘status,’ and more. If you shun reporting ICD-10 “Z” codes because you think they’re only secondary or supplementary codes, think again. Formally referred to as “factors influencing health status and contact with health services,” Z codes can actually be the key to unlocking payment for many lab and pathology procedures. Read on to let our [...]
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