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Correctly Report Pre-Op Clearance for Surgery

Question: What CPT® code should we submit for pre-op clearance by one of our family physicians? Is the service payable by insurance?
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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 [...]
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