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Gain Clarity Amidst MDM Coding Confusion

Published on Wed Mar 20, 2024

Hint: Getting the definitions down pat is half the battle. Although the medical decision making (MDM) table in CPT® is a handy tool, it has a reputation for being subjective and sometimes confusing, even for experienced evaluation and management (E/M) coders. Each column comes with its own frequently misinterpreted concepts, and we’re here to clear up some of that confusion. [...]
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