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Practice tip of the week: Best codes to boost revenue
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
Fact checked by: Chris Mazzolini
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With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.
With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This December article on the best codes to boost revenue at your practice, gives this tip:
4. G0444 — Annual depression screening
As mental health needs rise, AWVs increasingly incorporate structured depression screening. When performed annually and documented correctly, the screening is fully reimbursable — and often completed efficiently by nursing or MA staff.
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