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A patient with endocarditis can mean a hospital consult, daily inpatient follow-ups, cultures and drug levels, weeks of IV therapy and months of outpatient visits, each with its own documentation and payer rules. Add multiple diagnosis codes, medical necessity requirements and authorizations, and claim denials and aged accounts receivable follow quickly. Georgia practices face this across Medicare, Georgia Medicaid and commercial plans. This guide compares the top infectious