99211? need opinions please

[BoeJerger]

Qualify for a 99211? Written by a nurse in outpaitent setting. We drew the labs and charged for them.

DOS 8/24/11
"Met w/pt in lobby in regards to her CBC results today. HGB 7.9 today, will plan on setting up for blood at _____hospital on 8/25/2011. Please note CBC results reviewed with Dr. Smith and orders signed for transfusion at ____hospital. Pt given paperwork and sent to schuduling."


thanks

 

[btadlock1]

Qualify for a 99211? Written by a nurse in outpaitent setting. We drew the labs and charged for them.

DOS 8/24/11
"Met w/pt in lobby in regards to her CBC results today. HGB 7.9 today, will plan on setting up for blood at _____hospital on 8/25/2011. Please note CBC results reviewed with Dr. Smith and orders signed for transfusion at ____hospital. Pt given paperwork and sent to schuduling."


thanks

You may find these publications useful:

http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Job Aid/DocReqCPT99211JobAid.pdf
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/0600/p32.html

"Keep in mind that if another CPT code more accurately describes the service being provided, that code should be reported instead of 99211. For example, if a physician instructs a patient to come to the office to have blood drawn for routine labs, the nurse or lab technician should report CPT code 36415 (routine venipuncture) instead of 99211 since an E/M service was not required."

To answer your question, I don't believe that 99211 would be appropriate, in this situation. Hope that helps!