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You wouldn't intentionally bill a procedure that doesn't have a CPT code with another code just to get paid. But if the authorities come to investigate such a claim, they wouldn't just take your word for it. They'd want to see your center's compliance plan, which can not only ward off billing and legal headaches and perhaps even criminal charges, but also reduce the likelihood of exclusion from Medicare and burdensome government-imposed regulations.
