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Pediatric Coding:

Code This Periodic Physical With Additional Services

Published on Tue Oct 21, 2025

Question: When an existing patient is scheduled for their periodic physical exam, but the pediatrician addresses an additional problem during that exam, does that additional problem require a second evaluation and management (E/M) code? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: The answer to that would depend on what service(s) were additionally rendered during the wellness visit. For instance, if a pediatrician carries out [...]
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