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Check Out 5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting Paid for Lung Function Tests

Published on Fri May 16, 2014

Look out for incompatible code pairings to avoid denials. If you think you know everything there is to know about reporting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) then you could be setting yourself up for a headache. One wrong inclusion or exclusion, and your payment will go out the window. Definition: PFTs measure the ability of the lungs to use air. The [...]
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