Highmark Coding Tips

Highmark Coding Tips is a periodic article that contains billing and coding best practices for professional and facility providers. Please refer to the Reimbursement Policy page for specific code edits used in Highmark's claims processing system. This publication focuses only on correct coding guidelines and tips to avoid common billing mistakes. For all other news, information and updates, be sure to read Provider News.

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