tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 13

Part B Coding Coach: Summer's Coming: Know How to Bill for Sunburn Treatment

Watch out: Not all burn care is created equal -- you may need to code some as E/M.Your practice probably sees patients with painful sunburns requiring treatment--but can you report anything beyond an E/M code for your services? Check out this expert guidance covering various types of burns to be sure.While someone might technically be "burned," you cannot automatically choose a burn treatment code for each patient. If a burn does not require any local treatment, then you should typically report the service with an E/M code. Check Notes for 16000 CluesExample: An established patient reports...

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