....most doctors now work in hospital systems with remote billing coding done elsewhere by coders who review the EMR notes and also regularly get updates on how to maximize billing opportunities. The coders are also hired and released based on how effective they are at capturing charges.
The doctor says in his notes that “the patient presents with concern about having a covid infection” and describes nonspecific cold symptoms.
Boom - “COVID infection - nonspecific” diagnosis - 20% boost in payment.
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