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Collect for Punctal Plug Procedures With These Tips

Published on Wed Aug 18, 2021

Hint: Procedure code isn’t dependent on type of plug. One way eye care specialists can help ease discomfort for patients with dry eyes is to place punctal plugs, and sometimes choosing the procedure code seems easy because code choices are limited. But if you don’t apply the correct modifiers or provide medical necessity in the physician’s documentation, you can kiss [...]
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