Proper OPPS Billing Procedures for Hospital Emergency Room Services
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Regulatory News Topic
Medicare Claims Processing Transmittal 881 (CR 4252), released on March 3, 2006, advises OPPS hospitals of proper billing for emergency room services that exceed 24 hours.
Date of Insight Article
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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