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Ask These 5 Questions, Accurately Calculate MDM Complexity Element

Published on Tue Jul 23, 2024

Hints: “Acute” may not be new, and “chronic” may not be specified by time. Assigning the appropriate level to the Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed at the Encounter element of medical decision making (MDM) isn’t as simple as adding up the patient’s conditions. You’re going to have to familiarize yourself with the CPT® definitions of some basic terms if [...]
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