February 20, 2014
Decisions, decisions: Should you outsource coding to comply with ICD-10?
The primary function of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is simple and easily described: to perform surgery for which patients can be discharged within 24 hours, to do this efficiently, safely, and cost effectively, and to collect adequate, timely payment.
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