AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 11 (November)

Evaluation and Management (November 2005)

November 2005 page 15e Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management, 99436 (Q&A) Question The physician stabilizes a newborn immediately after the delivery and a rapid visual assessment of the infant is also performed (ie, 99436). Would it be appropriate to report any evaluation and management (E/M) services provided in addition to the attendance at delivery and initial stabilization of a newborn (ie, 99436)? AMA Comment If E/M services are provided in addition to the attendance at delivery and initial stabilization of a newborn, then it would be appropriate to report E/M services in addition to code 99436...

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