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The Alpha Coding Podcast series was developed by Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer, CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, for professionals working in the medical coding, reimbursement, clinical documentation, and compliance industry. With new episodes dropping every Monday, the series provides an all-access pass to industry Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter! The series includes healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal de ...
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Episode 72 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Obstetrics Coding and Reporting 1. Know the stages of maternity care 2. Know the trimesters of pregnancy 3. Understand the maternity OB package CPT codes 4. Kn…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Episode 71 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management 1. Start with a mind-map 2. Identify the project requirements 3. Develop a customized action plan for each project 4. Define expectations for…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer In episode 70, we sit down with special guest Yesenia Servin, the Founder of YS Credentialing. Yesenia has over 20 years of experience in healthcare credentialing, payer contracting and enrollment. Yesenia shares her bes…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 69 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance 1. Recognize the importance of balance 2. Calendar block for both work and life 3. Establish boundaries 4. The Pomodoro method works 5. …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 68 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting 1. Understand the clinical definition of Gender Dysphoria 2. Terminology matters 3. The Affordable Care Act transformed …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 67 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021 1. Understand the goals of remote patient monitoring 2. Patient consent is required 3. RPM can be ordered and billed only by…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 66 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding 1. Everything starts with the PT evaluation 2. Know the difference between time-based PT codes and service-based PT codes 3. Understand…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 65 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance 1. Understand the Medical Scribe’s role 2. Medical Scribes are not required to be licensed 3. Know the Joint Commission standards 4.…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 64 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Down 1. Get to know every member of your team 2. Set clear expectations and deadlines 3. Create an environment that enables growth 4. Give credit wh…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 63 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Minimizing Revenue Leakage 1. Make sure all Provider credentialing is accurate and up to date 2. Review Payer contracts at least once per year 3. Ensure accurate Patient…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 62, we sit down with special guest Rozmin Bapat, President at CodeRite Healthcare Consulting, a medical billing and healthcare consulting company. Rozmin is known as an RCM Champion and shares her best Pro-Ti…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 61, we sit down with special guest Karen Weintraub, Executive Vice President at Healthcare Fraud Shield a software provider specializing in fraud, waste, and abuse detection. Karen shares her best Pro-Tips fo…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 60 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Learning A New Specialty in Coding 1. Research the top reported services/procedures for the specialty 2. Research the top reported ICD-10-CM codes for the specialty 3. R…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 59 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 1. Imposter syndrome works in cycles 2. Recognize feelings associated with imposter syndrome in yourself 3. Separate feelings from facts 4. …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 58 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Up 1. Recognize that we are all human 2. Recognize each level of management has its own set of challenges 3. Toxic leadership breeds Toxic Managers …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 57 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Locum Tenens Compliance 1. Understand the goal of Locum Tenens Rules 2. Apply HCPCS modifier Q6 when appropriate 3. Locum Tenens rules do not apply to Non-Phy…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 56 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance 1. Know the Critical Care Code requirements 2. Clinical Documentation must support active Critical Care by the rendering provider …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 55 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Negotiating Your Next Raise 1. Educate yourself about the market 2. Make sure the timing of your discussion is right 3. Setup a meeting with your boss with a specific ag…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 54 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession in 2021 1. The market has changed 2. Networking is a lifestyle 3. The business of medicine is complex 4. Focus on the big picture 5. Key…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 53 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Increasing Your EQ 1. Understand the importance of EQ 2. Look deep within yourself 3. Seek out another perspective 4. Hit the Pause button 5. Your reaction to criticism …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 52 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Incident-To Compliance 1. Understand the application of incident-to rules 2. Know the different types of supervision guidelines 3. State laws dictate provider…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 51 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Prolonged Services in 2021 1. Know the different types of Prolonged services 2. Understand the new time-based coding methodology 3. Know how to apply the new P…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 50 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveling Up in 2021 1. Create your vision board for 2021 2. A new year won’t make a new you 3. You will fail your way to success 4. Get comfortable being uncomfortable 5…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 49 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing the CPMA Exam 1. Know your regulatory guidelines 2. You will need a working knowledge of E/M Auditing 3. You will need a working knowledge of SX Auditing 4. You …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 48 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace 1. Conflict comes with the territory 2. Don’t take it personally 3. Don’t react impulsively 4. Address the issue privately 5. Use active lis…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 47, we sit down with special guest, Dr. Burton Bentley II, CEO of Elite Medical Experts in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Bentley is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and nationally recognized expert on medical liabi…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 46, we sit down with special guest, Sarah Ragan, President of the Daytona Beach, FL AAPC Chapter, Coding Instructor at Daytona College, and seasoned Family Medicine Coder. Family Medicine is a specialty of medicine…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 45 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing an Upcoming AAPC Certification Exam 1. Know thyself 2. Do the math 3. Purchase the specific AAPC Study Guide for the desired certification 4. The AAPC practice exams a…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 44, we sit down with special guest, Glenn Krauss, Founder and CEO at Core CDI and Top Gun Audit School. Queries play an important role in validating clinical documentation. In this episode, Glenn shares his best Pr…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 43 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Polishing Your Resume 1. The top of your resume is prime real estate 2. Simplify it 3. Semantics matter 4. Quantify your accuracy and productivity 5. Your resume is not a coll…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 42, we sit down with special guest, Cheryl Turner, EdD, R.T., (R)(T), Director of Global Education & Training at Legion Healthcare Partners. Mindset is everything and calibrating the right mindset takes intention a…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 41 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding in 2021 1. Don’t believe everything you hear 2. History and physical exam still need to be documented 3. Leveling can be based…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 40 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Pro-Tips for Manifesting Your Future 1. Put your dreams into the universe 2. Visual reminders are critical to manifestation 3. Raise your standards 4. Avoid limiting beliefs 5…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 39 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Succeeding As An Expert Witness 1. Working as an expert is a contact sport 2. Learn the legal jargon and decorum 3. Your communication skills must be exemplary 4. Touch every …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!Episode 38 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveraging LinkedIn Premium1. Unlock the LinkedIn Premium Badge2. Increased data analytics3. Actionable data is king4. You get access to LinkedIn Learning5. Access to exclusive…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 37, we sit down with special guest, Dr. Thomas Kramer, PHD, MPH, Professor of Psychology at Daytona State College. Dr. Kramer is an accomplished academic and has published many scholarly articles on topics such as:…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 36, we sit down with special guest, Dr. John Zelem from Streamline Solutions Consulting. Dr. Zelem is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and practiced General Surgery for over 25 years with extensive expe…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 35 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Upgrading Your Productivity and Efficiency 1. Implement effective strategies 2. Get a desk calendar 3. Deconstruct every task 4. Set measurable daily goals 5. Eliminate distra…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 34, we sit down with special guest, Aneel Irfan from Irfan Medical Supplies & Technologies. Aneel is a Digital Health expert and hosts the 10X Healthcare Podcast. In episode 34 - Aneel shares his best Pro-Tips for …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 33 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Producing a Podcast 1. Understand the time commitment 2. Define your purpose and mission for the podcast 3. Define your target audience 4. Design your brand aesthetics 5. Map …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! In episode 32, we sit down with special guest, Brian Cui from Medical Coding Geek. Brian has more than 15 years of health information management (HIM) experience and is a frequent speaker at many national industry events. He …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 31 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering the 2021 ICD-10-CM Code Updates 1. This is not just another update! 2. The majority of code additions are in Chapters 19 and 20 3. Review musculoskeletal expansions …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 30 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Value-Based Care Reimbursement 1. Understand the paradigm shift from volume to value 2. Risk adjustment shares commonalities with the inpatient DRG system 3. Get re…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 29 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Reprogramming Your Mindset 1. Cogito, ergo sum 2. Get out of your own head 3. Nothing has meaning except for the meaning you give it 4. Fail Big and Fail Forward 5. Seek and y…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 28 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services 1. Understand the mission of CCM 2. Understand the medical necessity criteria for CCM 3. Know the most common conditions mana…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 27 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physician Communication 1. Always start the conversation off on a positive note 2. Practice empathy 3. Understand the physician compensation structure in the organiz…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 26 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Increasing Your Thought Leadership 1. Develop your personal brand 2. Clearly articulate your brand 3. Increase your visibility 4. Embrace the new world of content creation 5. …
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 25 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Acing Your Next Interview 1. Practice makes perfect 2. If you’re not 10 minutes early then you’re 10 minutes late 3. Remain calm 4. Have your elevator speech ready to go 5. Id…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 24 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Polishing Your Public Speaking Skills 1. Preparation is key 2. Know your subject matter inside and out 3. Know your audience 4. The size of your audience determines many thing…
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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer! Episode 23 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Services 1. Understand the value proposition of RPM at a high level 2. RPM programs must meet FDA qualifying device criteria 3. Unde…
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