assessment plan

[mstyus]

hi,
correct me if i am wrong . If a physician assess a problem whether it's a new problem or an existing problem he can bill for it correct.

 

[LindaEV]

Are you talking about putting it on a claim as a diagnosis? Or do you mean "assess" as in do an evaluation and management service???? Please explain further

 

[mstyus]

Hi,
I am under the impression that if it is addressed that it can be billed as a diagnosis on the claim form.
Thanks in advance

 

[kte01a]

If the provider addresses the problem, or it affects a problem that is is addressing (a chronic condition, for example), then you could code it.

 

[FTessaBartels]

Assessment Plan

If the ONLY place the problem is "addressed" is in the Assessment/Plan then I would not code it.

If the E/M of the problem was documented in the body of the note (history, exam and MDM), then I would code it.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC