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Wiki compliant time based coding statement 99215?
Hello, We are having an inter-office difference of opinion on whether a time based statement for a E5 encounter fulfills the guidelines to charge by time or not, does this statement meet requirements to charge 99215 based on time? The note contains all of the counseling details and the dx to... -
Wiki Coding a 99215
I have an internist that sees many geriatric patients. As I am reviewing his charts, he is charging a 99215. The patient is coming in for a 6-month or 1 year check up. He documents a comprehensive history and a comprehensive physical exam. He is covering 4 or more chronic conditions that are... -
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Wiki High level E/M?
Established patient with four problems - all of them follow-ups. Progress notes a short assesment of each one, and a treatment plan. One is a toe nail Bx, one gets an injection, the other two are treated topically. Doc says that because there are so many, he should get a 99215. I've got no...- losborn
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- 99215 e/m low documentation derm
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99215 ???
I am reviewing some E/M coding and am stumped about these 2. Thoughts please. First case - 18 month old comes in one day and diagnosis is epistaxis and impetigo. Bactroban prescription is given. Returns very next day for WCC and cellulitis Lt thigh & Rt knee. A WCC is done with the following...