title: Physician coding and reimbursement.
abstract: Physician reimbursement and the coding to support it are critically important to the sustained health of any physician's practice. This article reviews the recent history of physician reimbursement from the government and third-party payers and physician coding to support reimbursement. Explanations of terminology and documentation requirements are included.
authors: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors: David E
authors: DE
authors: Beck
authors: David A
authors: DA
authors: Margolin
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