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. 2007 Spring;7(1):8-15.

Physician coding and reimbursement

David E Beck  1 , David A Margolin
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Physician coding and reimbursement

David E Beck et al. Ochsner J. 2007 Spring.

Abstract

Physician reimbursement and the coding to support it are critically important to the sustained health of any physician's practice. This article reviews the recent history of physician reimbursement from the government and third-party payers and physician coding to support reimbursement. Explanations of terminology and documentation requirements are included.

Keywords: Billing; CPT; ICD-9; Reimbursement.

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