tci E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Talking Shop May Not Pay

Question: Our ophthalmologist treated a patient with severe eye injuries due to a car accident. The doctor had a meeting with other members of the treatment team during the hospital time, including a craniofacial surgeon and a neurosurgeon about the case. Is there a way to bill for this time talking to other doctors? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: Probably not if you see the patient that day. CPT®states, “All levels of subsequent hospital care (99231-99236) include reviewing the medical record and reviewing the results of diagnostic studies and changes in the patient’s status (i.e., changes in...

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