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In Episode 92, Paula Digby clarifies reporting a colonoscopy after a positive Cologuard result and then provides insight into U07.1 for post acute facilities, such as inpatient rehab and LTACH. Another questioner asks whether acute on chronic respiratory failure groups to IGC 16 as does acute respiratory failure. Congratulations to today’s winner, Kelly.  This happy mugshot is Trish, our favorite audio engineer.

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