Wiki Coding 2 Consults

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We have a patient who is having two consults in our office by two different providers; one for pain management and one for neuro with two different dates of service. We would code this with the appropriate E/M, right?

How would we do it if both encounters were on the same DOS?

Thanks,

T

 

[mhstrauss]

We have a patient who is having two consults in our office by two different providers; one for pain management and one for neuro with two different dates of service. We would code this with the appropriate E/M, right?

How would we do it if both encounters were on the same DOS?

Thanks,

T

Since the 2 providers are in different specialties, you should use whichever E/M code is appropriate for the services they perform individually, even if it is on the same DOS.

 

[tsraccntg@gmail.com]

Thanks so much. I thought this was the case but the doctors questioned my response so I wanted to get an 'official' ruling!

Thank,

T