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Wiki Coding Question

Can someone tell me what does it mean at the end of a chart note when it states "patient was seen in the absence of a Dr.?" The report shows cc, HPI, Physical exam, Procedure, and plan Do I need to bill an E&M code with when it states the patient was seen in absence of a dr?
- YLEWI2
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- Dec 21, 2015
- absence patient physical plan procedure
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- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki HELP!!! coding scenario below

Hello all, Please help me with the following: cc: left elbow pain the patient failed nonoperative treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee pt here for 1st synvisc injection ,16 units plan: f/u 1 week for her 2nd synvisc the patient was seen and examined in the absence of the doctor I coded...
- YLEWI2
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- Dec 21, 2015
- absence examined patient synvisc week
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion

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