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Q&A: Can I code psychiatrist visits and orders in MDS items O0600 and O0700?

Question: I have been coding psychiatrist visits and orders in MDS items O0600 and O0700. My consultant told me I can’t code this. I thought since a psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in...

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