tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 1

Find Age-Related Risks to Possibly Up Pediatric E/M Level

Plan of care should describe any refused treatments, too. Coding for pediatric patients who require ED E/M services can get tricky fast if you don't know the coding nuances that separate children from adult ED patients. And if you forget to describe even a single component of the overall service, it could lead to downcoding, which will cost the practice reimbursement. Last month, in "Detail Marks Successful Pediatric E/M Histories," we explored best practices for recording the history and review of systems portions of a pediatric ED E/M. This time, we-ve got expert advice on documenting physical exam...

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