2020 CMS Medical Record Changes
Practicefirst would like to notify our clients of important changes as outlined by CMS for CY...
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We regularly publish and share regulatory news, CPT coding updates and other insights to help medical practices with revenue cycle management objectives.
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Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department: Part 1: What Constitutes Critical Care
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