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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2005; 18(4): 279-284
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-922852
Copyright © 2005 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Coding for Office Procedures and Activities

Dennis E. Choat1
  • 1Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates, Fayetteville, Georgia
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23 November 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures is the key to managing your reimbursement, limiting your write-offs, and avoiding fraudulent activity that could bring havoc to your practice. Proper ICD-9-CM coding (International Classifications of Disease, Clinical Modifications) and CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology) should be documented for each patient encounter. This article provides basic information to aid physicians in expanding their knowledge of this critical component of a successful practice.

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ICD-9-CM (International Classifications of Disease - Clinical Modifications) - CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) - encounter form

Dennis E ChoatM.D. 

Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates, 1260 Hwy. 54, #100, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Email: dchoat@gcrsa.com

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