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Briefings on APCs, December 2009

Briefings on APCs, December 1, 2009

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In this issue, we examine outpatient coding challenges that facilities are still facing. We unravel the complexities of OB/GYN coding and explain the proper use of modifiers in the outpatient setting. We also examine lab orders and provide a recap of the recent CMS Hospital Open Door Forum.

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