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Viral Plastic Surgeon Who Exposed The Health Insurance Industry

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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Navigating Surgical Reimbursement Challenges

This chapter explores the intricate issues surrounding surgical reimbursement codes, particularly the detrimental impact of cuts to breast reconstruction coding. It addresses the disparities in compensation for complex surgeries and critiques the healthcare system's incentives that fail to value physician work appropriately. The discussion underscores the challenges faced by surgeons advocating for improved patient care and the need for systemic changes within medical organizations.

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