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Provider-Neutral Language Shouldn't Impact Too Harshly

Published on Tue Jan 08, 2013

Question: Does our practice need to make any changes to our systems to accommodate the fact that CPT® 2013 changed so many descriptors from "physician" to "other qualified health care provider?" Answer: The most widespread changes throughout CPT® 2013 -- the switch to more inclusive or provider-neutral language -- shouldn’t be difficult for physician practices to put into place. "The concepts are [...]
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