Wiki 31505 and E&M

[sborpa]

I am covering for vacations here and need a little help,

Can I bill a 31505 with an E&M?

Thanks Much!

 

[FTessaBartels]

Reason for visit?

If the reason for the visit was to have the scope, NO.

If the reason for the visit was for whatever problem and the physician decided a diagnostic laryngoscopy was necessary to diagnosis the problem, then yes. Some payers will want a -25 modifier on the E/M.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC