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Whether you work as an employee of a large hospital group or own a private practice, CPT codes play an essential role in all physicians’ lives. Regardless of your specialty and the type of patient care you deliver, it’s crucial you understand all about those five-digit codes.

As a physician, CPT codes may not be your primary focus or something that you’ve given much thought. However, they are an unavoidable part of the job.

From knowing which codes to use and how they affect your bottom line, here’s what physicians need to know about CPT codes.

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You joined the ranks of healthcare professionals to improve the lives of your patients. You would never do anything to put their health at risk. Unfortunately, there are times when your patients don’t agree.

As a physician, you are at risk of malpractice suits from the moment you enter the health care system.

These claims can come when you least expect them, and at the times you are the least prepared. Doctors must do their utmost to protect themselves from medical liabilities, or they risk not only their financial future but also their professional lives.

Protecting yourself from a malpractice lawsuit involves careful attention to your medical practice.

According to Rosenbaum and Associates, physicians have the highest medical malpractice claims, with over 85,000 reports between 2009-2018 (in the United States). The New England Journal of Medicine also claims that 99 out of 100 physicians will face a malpractice lawsuit by the age of 65.

Considering these staggering numbers, you don’t want to leave yourself vulnerable for what seems inevitable. If you work as a medical professional for any amount of time, it isn’t if you will face a medical negligence claim, but when.

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