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• 2 COMPLIANCE: 20 Percent of Ultrasound Claims 'Raise Concerns,' OIG Says

• 3 SELF-AUDITS: 6 Steps Help You Perform a Successful Self-Audit

• 4 PART B MYTHBUSTER: Take MACs' Refund Requests Seriously

• 5 READER QUESTION: Avoid AQ Modifier If Your ZIP Code Is Included in Medicare's Annual Automated File

• 6 PART B CODING COACH: 4 FAQs Get Your Pulmonary Rehab Coding on the Straight and Narrow

• 7 PHYSICIAN NOTES: OIG Reminds Practices to Watch Carefully When Selecting Place of Service Codes

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