tci E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 10

Otolaryngology Spotlight: Uncover When E/M Code Goes Hand in Hand with Coding Cerumen Removal

Separate the E/M from 69210 with modifier 25 to get deserved dollars. When your provider sees a patient in the office and then performs cerumen removal, determining whether or not you can separately report an E/M code is not always straightforward. But erring on the side of caution and skipping the E/M code every time can cost your practice big time.  Keep reading to unravel these issues and ensure you aren’t missing billable services. Check the Severity to Know the Need for E/M When your physician removes cerumen that isn’t impacted or doesn’t require instrumentation...

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