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Keep Your Observation Options Straight by Using Our Handy Chart

Published on Sun May 27, 2007

We break down the scenarios to get you the correct code Tackle coding observation services by recognizing two applicable observation code sets.
 
Choose the appropriate one based on how long the patient remains in observation care, how many days the stay involves, and the appropriate documentation for each service.  
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