tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 5

E/M Coding: Bust 4 'Prolonged Service' Coding Myths

Use codes according to published guidelines. If patient care extends beyond the typical time described in each E/M code 99201-99215, your surgeon may have cause to garner more pay. Complex conditions, counseling, research, and record reviews all take time, and sometimes you can report those extra minutes if you have specific documentation. Coding prolonged services isn't quite as simple as just reporting an additional code, so it's no wonder there are plenty of myths surrounding this topic. Read on to see how we bust the four most common myths to help you keep your prolonged E/M coding clear and...

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