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    Wiki Why was I marked wrong? (Practicode Case ID: OPD7411)

    The documentation: Doesn't the X-Ray (interpreted by the radiologist) count as independent interpretation of tests? Also, the guidelines say that fulfilling just one of the three categories in that MDM element is enough for that element to be moderate. Then combined with the prescription drug...
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    Wiki INDEPENDENT INTERP OF TEST X 2 ? DOES THAT COUNT AS "HIGH"

    Hello, if a doctor does an interp of 2 tests (CT scan and MRI), does that count as meeting "2 categories" because he did two different interps or does it still only count for "1 category"? I used the AAPC e/m calculator and it would not allow me to select "2" for that category so I am leaning...
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    Wiki Independent Interpretation 2023

    One example provided to a coding team for independent interpretation is this statement on a note "....Pending CXR, anticipate discharge once reviewed". As per AMA guidance on independent interpretation would you say that this is considered an appropriate example. I cannot seem to fathom from...
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