Q&A: Reporting and billing for E/M visits after a canceled procedural service

Article Overview

This article addresses a hospital-facility billing question involving a canceled planned procedure and whether an E/M service can be reported in that setting. It is aimed at coders, billers, and compliance staff who handle facility claims and need to understand the general circumstances under which ancillary diagnostic services versus an E/M encounter may be considered, along with the importance of provider involvement and documentation.