decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2020 Issue 9 (September)
Avoid duplicating time if you opt to report split/shared office visits in 2021
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Article Overview
This article discusses time-based evaluation and management office visit reporting for 2021, with emphasis on split/shared visits involving a physician and a non-physician practitioner. It explains the general types of activities that may be counted, highlights the issue of avoiding duplicated time, and presents a short scenario used to illustrate time accumulation. The piece is relevant to coders, billers, and practices reviewing whether time-based office visit reporting is a good fit for their workflow.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate time counting can affect evaluation and management code selection for office visits, especially when multiple clinicians participate in the encounter. The article helps readers understand the broad reporting considerations they need to review before adopting a time-based approach.
What You Will Learn
- How time-based office visit reporting is being discussed for 2021
- Why duplicated time matters in split/shared visits
- How clinician participation affects total reported time
- Why practices may evaluate time studies before choosing a time-based approach
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physician practices
- Non-physician practitioners
- Compliance staff
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