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Wiki Clarification on 99238 & 99239

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oceangirl752002

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Hey all - can anyone help with clarification on these codes, specifically whether or not the provider has to exam the patient on the date of discharge? The guidelines state "as appropriate" - but what does that actually mean, that it's NOT required? Thanks in advance.
 
While a physical exam is not required to be documented for discharges summaries, it does help to support a face-to-face interaction between the provider and the patient which is required. When I educate my providers, I suggest that if they are not going to document an exam, that they clearly document a face-to-face conversation with the patient.
 
AmandaBriggs said:
While a physical exam is not required to be documented for discharges summaries, it does help to support a face-to-face interaction between the provider and the patient which is required. When I educate my providers, I suggest that if they are not going to document an exam, that they clearly document a face-to-face conversation with the patient.
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Thanks!
 
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