Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

A. CPT Coding Errors. A-1: Wrong CPT/HCPCS Code (Downcoded) A-2: Wrong CPT/HCPCS Code (Upcoded, ex: billed consult instead of office visit) = 4 pts. A-3: Improper use of modifier (inappropriate, not needed; resulting in upcoding) = 2 pts. A-3a: Improper use of … ................
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