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Coding office visit instead of 11721

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knperry

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Hi All!

Was wondering if it's against the rules to bill the E/M code instead of cpt 11721?

Thanks
 
Keep in mind that the codes you submit must be supported by documentation. If the patient was scheduled for debridement and received that treatment only, an E/M would not be supported.
 
You must bill to the most specific code. If 11721 is what was done, then that is more specific than an E&M code, and that is what you must bill.
 
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