MMillercpc
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The documentation in the HPI states:
Chronic pain: The patient is being seen for the follow-up of chronic back pain. The patient reports no change in the condition. Comorbid Illnesses: depression and anxiety.
Does the fact that the documentation indicates the depression is a "comorbid illness" provide enough MEAT or TAMPER to code for Medicare?
Chronic pain: The patient is being seen for the follow-up of chronic back pain. The patient reports no change in the condition. Comorbid Illnesses: depression and anxiety.
Does the fact that the documentation indicates the depression is a "comorbid illness" provide enough MEAT or TAMPER to code for Medicare?