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Serve Correct Coding in This Tennis Elbow Case

Published on Tue Jan 16, 2024

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider met with a new patient complaining of pain in the right elbow. The provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service that involves low-level medical decision making (MDM). After the E/M, the provider ordered a two-view elbow X-ray to rule out fracture. The final diagnosis was lateral epicondylitis. How should I report this [...]
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