PPV: Drug administration challenges continue
HIM Connection, April 1, 2008
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Despite the fact that the 2008 OPPS final rule did not make any major drug administration changes, providers still have many questions regarding coding, billing, and charging for injection and infusion services. Jugna Shah, MPH, explains.
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