tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 4

3 Rules Simplify Your E/M Claims

Rest homes require a different POS code than nursing facilities The financial health of many physician practices depends on coding E/M services correctly -- but many coders are puzzled by E/M coding rules. Use the following FAQ to clear up the most confusing E/M scenarios. 1. Report Pre-Op Exams With Caution Question: When we schedule elective surgery on one of our patients, we also schedule a history and physical (H/P) to be done in our office by one of our physician's assistants. We had always believed that the H/P was part of the global service, and we have never...

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