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Put Time On Your Side When Choosing Observation Codes

Published on Wed Jul 22, 2015

Codes differ for single-, multi-day stays. Coding for your physician’s observations can get tricky fast, as there are different code sets for different types of observation services. You’ll need to check the calendar, and the clock, before you can choose the correct code. Further, there might be differences between observation coding for Medicare and private payers. Mix all that together, [...]
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