E/M Coding: Boost Nurse Visit Coding With This 99211 Tips
Tip: Documentation is key.
When employed properly, 99211 can allow certain qualified professional staff in your practice to handle low-level E/M visits. This allows physicians to focus on higher-complexity patients and helps your office run smoothly.
If you understand how to use it, the established patient office evaluation and management (E/M) code 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional) could be a big contributor to your practice’s bottom line.
As with every code, there are...
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