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Vol. V, No. 5Archive > May, 2004

Coding & Billing

Should You Host Cases Tied to Lawsuits?

Judie English

Judie English One of your surgeons wants to bring "in litigation" cases to your facility. Should you accept these cases? What can you do to protect yourself?

 
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