billing office visit but pt left early

[jmcalister]

HOw would you bill for an office visit if the patient left in the middle of it saying they did not have time. Is there a modifier to use or do I audit visit based on the provider's history and exam?
thanks

 

[mitchellde]

The visit can only be evaluated on the basis of what is documented as performed.

 

[jmcalister]

But an office visit could be billed if it was performed by documentation

 

[mitchellde]

Yes that is what I stated. Only what is documented as being performed not what was intended to be done. You only need two out of the three components if this was an established patient. A new patient requires all three components.