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Common coding challenges: Confusion about new moderate sedation codes agitates carriers and providers
Questions about how to calculate time and denials for an add-on code have left coders and Medicare administrative contractors feeling anything but sedate about the new moderate sedation codes (99151-99157). Here are some quick tips to restore calm:
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