Otolaryngology Coding Alert
The 2003 Fee Schedules Bottom Line:
CMS Cuts E/M Reimbursement Levels
Published on Sat Feb 01, 2003
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CMS Cuts E/M Reimbursement Levels
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On-Call Requires Patient-Specific Attendance
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Include In-Office Tube Removal in E/M
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