Reader Questions:
MDM Might Be Affected by Uncertain Dx
Published on Tue Oct 17, 2023
Question: Does an undiagnosed new problem with uncertain diagnosis automatically translate to a moderate level of problem complexity when calculating medical decision making (MDM)? Connecticut Subscriber Answer: You’re right that a condition that is undiagnosed as of the date of service (DOS) has to factor into the MDM calculation for the evaluation and management (E/M) service. For example, a headache [...]