Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Don't let the extra $100 go by because of wrong judgement. When you're faced with an active nosebleed control coding situation and you don't know what to do, you might be missing out as much as $196 in reimbursement. Being able to discern a reportable nosebleed control encounter from an E/M is a good first step to coding success, but you have other factors to consider. The following myths could clarify some of your concerns, based on this scenario: An established patient reports to the office after sustaining injuries during a soccer game. A ball hits her in the face, which makes her nose bleed and gives her a black eye on the right side. The physician documents a detailed history, performs a detailed exam and medical decision making is of moderate complexity. The patient also complains of a headache and facial pain in addition to the nose bleed. The [...]