Document Time to Maximize Reimbursement for Counseling

Article Overview

This article discusses how surgeons and coding professionals can recognize when counseling time during an evaluation and management encounter may be relevant to visit reporting. It focuses on time-based documentation concepts, the role of counseling and coordination of care, and the general documentation elements that support compliant E/M recordkeeping. The piece is useful for surgeons, coders, and practice staff who want to understand the relevance of time documentation in office and outpatient encounters.