tci E/M Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 1

Key Elements: Practice the Marshfield System for Figuring MDM

Rely on the records to make choices for each MDM component. Figuring out the medical decision making (MDM) on a service can be difficult so why not lean on a developed point-based system that takes the sting out of he process.   Use this example with the Marshfield point system that uses the three components of the MDM to come to the final type of MDM.   Example: A 38-year-old female established patient comes into your practice to see her physician. She presents with ankle pain and swelling she’s had for the past four days. There is some...

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