Compliance: Master Concurrent Care With These Expert Tips
Documentation is key to successful submissions.
Concurrent care of a patient is complicated. Plus, the complexity of the care can throw your coding for a loop if you aren’t on top of it, leading to denials down the line. Read on for expert guidance on how to keep your claims on course.
Know the Difference Between ‘Concurrent’ and ‘Duplicative’
Your first step to coding successively in these situations is understanding the basic criteria for what is and what isn’t concurrent care.
“It’s important to be able to distinguish concurrent care from duplicative care...
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