decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2004 Issue 8 (August)
Four keys to report counseling and/or coordination of care
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Article Overview
This article explains general guidance for reporting counseling and/or coordination of care in a clinical visit. It is intended for coding and billing professionals who need a quick reminder of the documentation and time-based considerations that apply when these services are reported.
Why This Topic Matters
Counseling and coordination of care documentation can affect whether a visit is reported correctly. Understanding the broad reporting considerations helps coders and providers support compliant claim submission.
What You Will Learn
- The general reporting considerations for counseling and/or coordination of care
- How visit time and documentation factor into reporting
- Why face-to-face encounter time is relevant to this topic
- How the overall visit time is considered in this context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physicians
- Clinical documentation staff
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