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Date of surgery
Date: Feb 21, 2019
Question:
If the provider starts surgery on Sunday but finishes on Monday, which date would we report as the date of surgery? I've tried looking in the CPT book for some clarification but have had no luck. CMS mentions using the date of service as the date service was furnished, which to me would mean use the date the service was completed... is that correct? Any guidance to references would be much appreciated.
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