Reader Question: Use Different Rules for Same-Day Visits

Article Overview

This reader Q&A addresses same-day evaluation and management billing in a surgical practice when one patient is seen by more than one physician. It discusses the general handling of duplicate office visits, the role of CPT guidance for same-day services, and the possibility that insurers may review diagnoses differently when physicians are in separate groups. The article is useful for coders, billers, and practice staff who need a high-level understanding of same-day E/M claim processing without relying on the full premium discussion.