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Archive > December, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 12

Coding & Billing

Coding Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Barbara Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC-OTO, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC

Coding endoscopic sinus surgery can be a real challenge, especially in an outpatient setting and especially because CMS keeps changing the rules. Clear and concise documentation is the key to ensuring proper reimbursement and reducing the risk of non-compliance. Even then, it takes a talented coder to translate the documentation and assign accurate medical coding.

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