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Dodge Denials by Following Documentation, Query Advice

Published on Thu Mar 16, 2023

Here’s how to check the record to avoid duplicate queries. Documentation is important in coding — so important, in fact, that a correctly coded claim could come back denied because of poor documentation. Coders are often tasked with fleshing out a patient record by querying providers for additional information as needed. Why? Payers and auditors look for supporting details that [...]
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