Briefings on APCs, January 2010
Briefings on APCs, January 1, 2010
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In this issue, we examine the 2010 OPPS final rule, including the changes to drug reimbursement and physician supervision. In addition, we explain what the AMA’s resequencing initiative is and how it affect the 2010 CPT codes. We reveal how you can operationalize CMS’ coverage changes for FDG PET scans to ensure accurate coding, billing, and reimbursement. We also include our annual index of articles, so you can quickly find articles published in 2009.
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