UnitedHealthcare The cost-cutting measure entails a review of hospital claims for ED visits with Level 4 or Level 5 evaluation and management codes, which are used for patients with complex, resource-intensive conditions. (Photo: Shutterstock)

UnitedHealthcare is following the lead of Anthem with its new policy concerning emergency room visits.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.

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