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Question: How do I know if a medical record is completed in a “timely” manner? Can I submit a claim before the encounter is complete? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which set the standards by which many commercial carriers also operate, “timely manner” isn’t strictly defined. Various Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) offer these [...]
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