shanamarie
Guru
Hello-
I'm looking for some clarification on billing an office visit and the prolonged service without direct patient contact 99358. Sometimes when a patient comes in with a very complex case the provider has to do an extensive review of medical records, so they would like to bill 99358. My question is when billing the 99358 does the original office visit need to be billed on time as well? Or are we able to bill that visit based on history, exam and MDM components?
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking for some clarification on billing an office visit and the prolonged service without direct patient contact 99358. Sometimes when a patient comes in with a very complex case the provider has to do an extensive review of medical records, so they would like to bill 99358. My question is when billing the 99358 does the original office visit need to be billed on time as well? Or are we able to bill that visit based on history, exam and MDM components?
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!