Explore these three “what if” scenarios to perfect your FBR claims. Your foreign-body removal (FBR) coding can vary greatly depending on the type of foreign body, its anatomic location, and the depth from which the physician must remove it. Here are three case studies to help you find your way. Case 1: No Incision Means No Separate [...] Related articles:

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