tci E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q1

Prolonged Services: Don’t Forget to Document These Crucial Non-Face-to-Face Components of Care

Know the do’s and don’ts of capturing payment for the work beyond patient encounters. Providers spend a lot of time doing the behind-the-scenes work that comes with healthcare but doesn’t involve patients directly, like chart reviews and data analysis. Even though this work doesn’t involve interacting with patients face to face, you may still be able to demonstrate that your providers have earned payment. Check out these best practices for capturing these aspects of your providers’ routines. Don’t Use 99358/+99359 Attached to 99202-99215 When you need to report non-face-to-face time your provider spends documenting...

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