You Be the Coder:
Correctly Report Pre-Op Clearance for Surgery
Published on Wed Jul 31, 2013
Question: What CPT® code should we submit for pre-op clearance by one of our family physicians? Is the service payable by insurance?
Wisconsin Subscriber
Answer: Yes, this is a billable service. How you report may depend on the payer. For Medicare patients requiring pre-op clearance, report the appropriate E/M code based on your physician’s documentation of [...]