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Published on Tue Jul 16, 2024

Question: A child’s family consulted with a provider, but the child was not present. The child did come earlier in the day to be updated for height and weight, but the mother did not want the child to be present for the conversation. Can I bill for this visit? Oregon Subscriber Answer: Yes, and there is reliable evidence to support the medical [...]
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