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EMG Testing: A Tale of 2 Scenarios

Published on Thu Sep 05, 2019

Coding changes completely when this test accompanies EMG. Coding needle electromyographies (EMGs) on extremities can be tricky business; for basic needle EMGs, you’ll only need a single code. However, if the orthopedist performs multiple studies/tests during the same session, you might have to completely change your coding strategy. Confused? Don’t worry; we’ve got two experts at hand to run down [...]
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