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6 Tips Lead to Error-Free Cataract Coding

Published on Wed Feb 16, 2022

Don’t assume that medical necessity is implied. Cataracts are a prevalent issue, affecting more than half of all Americans over the age of 80. In most eye care practices, you’ll see cataract patients every day, requiring you to understand how to differentiate the cataract excision codes from one another. Fortunately, six tips can help you nail down the right cataract [...]
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