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Boost Injection Pay — Just Ask, Listen for Missed Items

Uncircled vaccines, administrations could cost your practice 10%.

Think increasing payments in 2010 is a fairy tale? Your magic wand is right at your front desk.

“Check-out coding can have a significant financial impact,” reported Norman “Chip” Harbaugh, MD, in...

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April 28, 2010
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Face Off Against Common Sports Physical Coding Challenges

Hint: Gathering upfront pay and watching E/Ms make a difference.

Children need physicals to participate in their favorite sports year round, but the demand can grow with warm weather approaching. Ideally, the need for sports physicals should provide the opportunity...

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April 14, 2010