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Handling the Medical Claim: An 8-Step Guide on “How To” Correct and Resolve Claim Issues

Cochran, 2012

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12356296268959992263
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Cochran C
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When a doctor sees a patient, how does the doctor's office get paid? If a claim for a service or procedure provided is denied, how does the doctor's office get the patient's insurance company to pay? Handling the Medical Claim: An 8-Step Guide on" How To" Correct and …
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