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Consider Different Codes for Cervical Cancer Follow-Ups

Question: What is the best way to code a follow-up visit for a patient who has completed treatment for, and no longer has evidence of, cervical cancer? Is it possible to code this as a well-woman visit? New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: There are different ways to code this scenario depending on the nature of the patient’s specific health status, follow-up screening plan, [...]
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