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tci E/M Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 5

Key Elements: Choose the Right Physical Exam Guidelines Every Time to Ensure Top Payment + Compliance

Hint: You don’t have to choose 1995 or 1997 and stick with it. Having two sets of physical exam guidelines to choose from can be beneficial to your practice’s bottom line, but can also be daunting to you as a coder. Knowing whether to pick the 1995 or 1997 E/M guidelines depends on how your provider documents, the specific details captured in the record, and often the specialty you code for. Take a look at this exam coding rundown to ensure you choose the best guidelines every time. Focus on the 1995 vs. 1997 Differences There are...

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