Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Code Follow-Up Visits According to Service Performed

Question: Our patient had an abscess on her leg that was treated several days ago. Today, the physician assistant just performed a dressing change. What is the correct procedure code for this? It was not for a burn. Can we bill two office visits on the same day? We reported 99214 twice for the same date of service but used [...]
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