Wiki Do I code as lowest level if there aren't explicit times?

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On one of the progress notes I'm coding from, the provider put the start time but no end time. Should I code it as the lowest level individual psychotherapy (90804)?

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Rebecca
 
90804 requires a minimum of 20-30 min face to face time with the patient. If there is no end time, I don't think you can bill at all. I would ask a clarification from the provider before billing.
 
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