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sam.t96

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Why do medical offices report procedure codes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What should medical assistants do when they are asked to code charts with incomplete services or procedure documentation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


ktidd

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

I appreciate you answering this question. This is a great community

Answer to Question 2

You just saved me a lot of time. ;)


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