The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 268-269 , August 2007

Surgical residents’ knowledge of documentation and coding for professional services: an opportunity for a focused educational offering

  • Charles D. Mabry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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PII: S0002-9610(07)00310-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.04.003

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 268-269 , August 2007

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