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Bust These Myths for Accurate 99211 Reporting

Published on Fri Sep 14, 2018

Hint: Descriptors and documentation are your best guides. Of all the evaluation and management (E/M) codes, 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5 minutes are spent performing or supervising [...]
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