HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2016 Issue 7 (February)

Who gets the final say when the physician and facility disagree on coding?

February 16th, 2016

Specialty groups are often able to move faster on creating guidelines for new procedures and codes than other ruling bodies. But sometimes this guidance can create conflicts between physician and facility coders. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, CDIP, writes about how to avoid these scenarios and come to the best resolution for providers, payers, and patients. 

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