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Know Status of RN When Calculating E/M Level

Published on Thu Jan 29, 2026

Question: I work at an office that prescribes birth control. Sometimes, registered nurses (RNs) counsel patients on birth control options in anticipation of a physician or nurse practitioner (NP) putting in a prescription. Can I count the RN’s documented counseling toward the physician’s evaluation and management (E/M) leveling and code selection for the appointment? Michigan Subscriber Answer: The CPT® code [...]
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