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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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant article presents a question-and-answer discussion focused on evaluation and management coding in a newborn care setting. It is intended for coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of services discussed, how the issue is framed by the AMA, and the general type of guidance provided in response.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals identify when a newborn care service scenario is being discussed in conjunction with broader evaluation and management reporting guidance, supporting more accurate review of premium coding content.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A short Q&A format discussing a newborn care scenario and a related evaluation and management coding question. The section presents the clinical context and the AMA’s general response.
What You Will Learn
- How a newborn care scenario is framed in CPT Assistant guidance
- What type of coding question is being discussed
- How the article approaches evaluation and management reporting topics
- The general scope of the AMA comment on the issue
Who Should Read This
- Professional medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Physician practice managers
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
Codes Discussed
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