Documenting Medical Necessity for Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee)
This MLN Matters® Special Edition (SE) is intended for physicians who perform major joint replacement (hip and knee) surgery on Medicare beneficiaries. This article may also be of interest to hospitals, multispecialty clinics, and accountable care organizations.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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