You Be the Coder:
Rule Out This Z Code When Dx Ruled Out
Published on Thu Apr 16, 2020
Question: A patient came into our practice saying he thought he might have a hernia. Our provider examined him and determined the patient did not have the condition. Can we bill for an evaluation and management (E/M) service in this encounter and, if so, should we use Z00.00 or K40.90 as a diagnosis code with the E/M? Kansas Subscriber Answer: [...]