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Know That a Patient May Refuse a Test
Scenario 1: The physician orders a diagnostic electrocardiogram (ECG), but the patient refuses to undergo the test. You’re trying to determine the encounter’s complexity level, which leads you to wondering whether the physician should still get credit for the order.
What you should know: Physicians frequently recommend a test...
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