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Docreed2003

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3. Strange cpt code for fraud

Reply to Princess Turandot (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 8, 2018, 08:15 AM

Feb 2018

That code is for I&D of abscess of the femur or thigh. It must reimburse well for him to use it so frequently, but it was sure to raise red flags because of the rarity of the procedure. If I was among to commit fraud, I think I’d find a more low key cpt code

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