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Coding a Potential E/M-Finger Stick Scenario
Published on Tue Feb 18, 2020
Question: Should I apply modifier 25 onto an evaluation and management (E/M) visit code (in this case, 99213) when my provider performs a finger/heel/ear stick (36416)? Arkansas Subscriber Answer: No. The visit code 99213 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded [...]