DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2011 Issue 9 (September)

Ask a Part B News Expert: Digital rectal exams and the wellness visit

I recently noticed that G0102 is bundled with G0438 in CCI edits. I am confused by this, because I did not understand G0438 to be a physical examination, but rather a wellness visit. In reviewing the requirements of a G0438, there is nothing that would indicate an examination. Do you know why they are now bundled?

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