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E/M Frequency Data for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

CMS releases E/M frequency data annually. A physician self-elects their specialty designation when enrolling with Medicare. The panel for family … [Read more...]

Category of Code

This article is from the Category of Code section in our Everyday Coding book. It provides definitions and tips for determining whether an office … [Read more...]

Pre-operative Clearance in Primary Care

Primary care practices are frequently asked to do preoperative evaluations or clearances on their own patients by a surgeon. Although a routine … [Read more...]

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E/M Frequency Data for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

Category of Code

Pre-operative Clearance in Primary Care

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