Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2022 Issue 12
Reader Questions: Use Time for This E/M
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Article Overview
This article answers a reader question about outpatient E/M reporting when time is used for code selection, with a related note about a separately performed diagnostic imaging service and the associated diagnosis coding context. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need a quick check of how the encounter is discussed in a practical scenario.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the documentation and billing considerations discussed for a common office encounter, including how the article frames the E/M service, the separate imaging service, and the diagnosis coding reference.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a new-patient office E/M encounter when time is used for selection
- How the article discusses a separately performed imaging service in relation to the encounter
- How the article presents the diagnosis coding context for the documented shoulder condition
- How the article explains the general documentation scenario in a reader question format
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation staff
- Orthopedic practice staff
Codes Discussed
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