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E/M Coding:

Check Documentation to See Whether E/M Is Appropriate Alongside Infusion

Published on Thu May 14, 2026

Question: I work for a rheumatology office. Sometimes patients come in for an infusion but see the doctor first. Should I be billing for the doctor’s time via an evaluation and management (E/M) service, even if the time is brief? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: Check the provider’s documentation to see whether it’s appropriate to bill an E/M service as well [...]
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