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Wanna Bet Not All Your MDDs Are Valid?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is fast becoming one of the most poorly supported conditions we find during audits, and it may stem from the fuzzily documented distinction between depression and major depression.  After all, not all depression fits in the … Read Full Post

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How are Depression and Major Depression Different?

According to Barron’s Medical guide Dictionary of Medical Terms, Fifth Edition by Mike A. Rothenberg, M.D., and Charles F. Chapman, depression (ICD-9-CM code 311) is a dejected state of mind with feelings of sadness, discouragement, and hopelessness, often accompanied by … Read Full Post

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