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The basics of chargemasters for inpatient coders

Although typically associated with outpatient services due to their use of HCPCS codes, chargemasters are also crucial in inpatient settings, as they serve as the foundation for billing services rendered during a patient’s hospital stay. Learn how inpatient coders can help maintain the financial health of their organizations through the proper understanding of chargemasters.

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