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Your Guide to Top-4 CPT Pediatric E/M Changes for 2006
Published on Thu Sep 22, 2005
You’ll report new and revised CPT Codes in 2006 claims without snafus, if you code care plan oversight services, modifier 25 claims and consultations based on these guidelines.
This chart shows you what codes to use instead of confirmatory/follow-up consults
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