tci E/M Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 1

Reader Question: Identify Separate Service Before Charging an E/M with Allergy Shots

Question: My physicians have just started seeing patients for allergy shots. They want to bill an E/M service for the time they spend before the injection getting the patient to sign the consent form and the time they spend after the injections when they check to be sure the patient will not have an allergic reaction. I don’t feel we can bill a separate E/M code. Am I wrong?  Ohio Subscriber Answer: You are not wrong given the scenario you present. You cannot bill for paperwork completion in addition to the service provided. Talking about risks and...

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