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Moderate or High MDM – General Surgery

Accurately select the level of medical decision making, using the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines. This article provides examples of moderate … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Global Surgery

An Overview of Global Surgery & Surgery Coding Guidelines Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in many specialties perform … [Read more...]

General Surgery E/M Cheat Sheet

This quick reference sheet is packed with useful information. It covers office visits, consults, initial and subsequent hospital visits, and … [Read more...]

Critical Care for General Surgery and Trauma Surgeons

Critical care provided as a stand alone service is based on the seriousness of the patient, the types of interventions, and time Critical care … [Read more...]

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