Coding e/m for pod.

[opiecpc]

I've never coded podiatry before. Can anyone tell me if all three key components (History,Examination,Medical Decision making) is required for a New patient visit? For History, must a new patient visit have all 3 documented?:medical hx,social hx, family hx? Thank You.

 

[FTessaBartels]

Review CPT Guidelines for E/M

Review the Guidelinesin CPT for E/M codes. They are the same regardless of which specialty you are coding for.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[TammyHF]

I find using the 1995 guidelines easier to use when coding E/M for podiatry.

 

[opiecpc]

Podiatry coding

Big thanks to FTessaBartels and footcoder. That really helps!