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Archive > February, 2009 Vol. X, No. 2

Coding & Billing

25 Tips for Correctly Coding Colonoscopies

Stephanie Ellis, RN, CPC

Medicare cut payments for screening colonoscopies by 5 percent in 2008 and will reduce payments by 7 percent this year. Follow these tips to maximize reimbursement.

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