Reader Questions:
Anyone for Tennis … Elbow?
Published on Thu Oct 05, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider met with a new patient complaining of elbow pain. The provider performs an office evaluation and management (E/M) service that involves low-level medical decision making (MDM). After the E/M, the provider orders a two-view elbow X-ray to rule out fracture. Final diagnosis is epicondylitis. How should I report this encounter? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: [...]