Wiki E & M in an Ambulatory Surgery Center

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What is the code for an new patient outpatient visit code when done in an Ambulatory Surgery Center? I used 99202, but the payer is telling me the place of service, 24 is invalid.
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S. Pate
 
ASC Facility

Usually when you go into an ASC facility you are scheduled for surgery, The E/M is usually done with their doctor before they go to the ASC facility.

Did the doctor do a full E/M on this patient before going into sugery? they may also be considering it as a pre-op. I would need a little more info to determine denial reason.

What kind of surgery was performed? Major, minor?

Misty CPC, COC
 
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