tci E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 4

Reader Question: Master Coding Within Global Period

Question: One of the surgeons in my practice had a patient make an appointment to come in because he developed an abscess in his stitch from his minor operation several days prior. The patient is still within the 10-day global period of the surgery. The abscess was draining at the site of the incision. How would I code to separate the E/M service from the surgical global period? Nevada Subscriber Answer:  You would report the appropriate established patient code from the 99211-99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient …)...

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