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Solve this Same-Day E/M Situation

Published on Tue Apr 09, 2024

Question: I’m trying to code an encounter where a family consulted with a provider but the child did not come. The child did come earlier in the day to get updated height and weight but the parent did not want child to be present for the conversation. Can I bill for this visit with a regular evaluation and management (E/M) service [...]
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