Increasing Rates of Anti‐Reflux Procedures in Australia: Upcoding and Misuse of Medicare Item Numbers?

ANZ Journal of Surgery · Published 2026-07-22 · DOI 10.1111/ans.70881

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Sarah K. Thompson, David I. Watson

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2026

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Thompson, S., Watson, D. (2026). Increasing Rates of Anti‐Reflux Procedures in Australia: Upcoding and Misuse of Medicare Item Numbers?. ANZ Journal of Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70881

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