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See 3 Ways To Boost Strabismus Claim Success

Published on Tue May 23, 2023

Keep reporting rules straight or risk losing rightful reimbursement. Strabismus surgery can involve any combination of 12 extraocular muscles. Incorrectly identifying just one of those muscles can lead you to the wrong code. You must also be on top of bilateral rules, diagnoses, and separate procedures; any misstep can take more than $600 out of your practice’s pocket. If you [...]
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