How Physician Services are Paid – Overview

Have a new staff member or practitioner who needs a primer on “how physician services are paid?” This short video is a must see! Learn how all the pieces come together, from CPT^® and HCPCS, to diagnosis coding and Medicare rules. All in about 10 minutes…

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Last revised December 5, 2023 - Betsy Nicoletti
Tags: Code sets and reimbursement

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