tci E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 4

Preventive Services: Nab Separate Pay for Preventive and Problem-Oriented Visits with These Tips

Beware: Coding preventive medicine encounters as problem visits is a problem. When a preventive care service and an illness are presented in one visit, coding for that combination visit can be tricky — and getting payment can be even trickier.  Find out how you can overcome the challenges of coding preventive and problem-oriented encounters with this expert advice.  Code the Preventive Service First A combination visit occurs when a new or established patient comes in to your physician’s office for a preventive encounter and an issue is found. Preventive services are health care services started early...

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