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Don’t Risk Upcoding in a Telehealth Scenario

Published on Fri Jun 05, 2026

Question: An established patient is seen by telehealth for follow-up of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. During the encounter, the patient reports worsening fatigue and several elevated home blood pressure readings. The provider reviews recent laboratory results, adjusts the antihypertensive regimen, and recommends close follow-up. The provider submitted the encounter as 99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the [...]
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